- Cat Little, a senior Cabinet Office official, claimed Sir Olly Robbins refused her access to vetting documents concerning Peter Mandelson.
- Ms Little told the Foreign Affairs Select Committee that she "specifically asked" for these documents and any related decision-making audit.
- She stated that Sir Olly made it clear the requested information "would not be forthcoming".
- Consequently, Ms Little took the "unusual judgement" to request the information directly from UK Security Vetting.
- She explained this action was necessary to fulfil her duty to advise the Prime Minister on compliance with a "humble address".
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