"Robbins stated he was briefed that UKSV considered Mandelson a borderline case, with officials leaning towards recommending that clearance be denied, indicating the case was not clearcut."
"MPs expressed confusion over the vetting file, which reportedly showed UKSV's advice that Mandelson should be denied clearance, highlighting high concern with ticks beside two key red boxes."
Sir Olly Robbins, a former top civil servant, testified about Peter Mandelson's vetting process, revealing he did not see the UKSV vetting file. Robbins was briefed on risks by a Foreign Office security official, indicating UKSV viewed Mandelson as a borderline case. Despite concerns, UKSV suggested clearance could be granted with mitigations. MPs questioned Robbins about the vetting file, which reportedly indicated a recommendation to deny clearance due to high concern, as evidenced by ticks beside key red boxes on the document.
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