House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
House of Lords Appointments
12 May 2022 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Michael Ellis Con Northampton North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government provided documents as requested regarding Lord Lebedev's appointment.
- Additional sensitive information will not be released due to national security concerns.
- Intelligence and Security Committee received a separate government response on national security matters.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's response to a Humble Address motion regarding Lord Lebedev's appointment to the House of Lords.
Action requested
The government has provided documents as requested, but it is not in the public interest to release additional sensitive information due to national security and data protection concerns. The Minister also confirms that the Intelligence and Security Committee received a separate response from the government on national security matters.
Key facts
- Her Majesty’s Government laid HC 204 documents before Parliament.
- Lord Lebedev was nominated to the House of Lords under the Life Peerages Act 1958.
- The government considers public interest when releasing information.
- Vetting procedures for peerage nominations are confidential.
- Lord Lebedev is considered a man of good standing with no personal conduct complaints.