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Lord Mandelson Response to Humble Address

2026-04-23

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Q1 Partial Answer
Bob Blackman Con
Harrow East
▸ Context
The question is prompted by the need for transparency and accountability regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment and dismissal as ambassador to the United States.
What recent progress has been made on implementing the Humble Address agreed on 4 February 2026?
Darren Jones
On 11 March, the Government responded to the Humble Address by releasing a first tranche of documents in respect of Peter Mandelson's appointment and subsequent dismissal as ambassador to the United States. We are proceeding at pace to publish a second tranche of documents to comply with the Humble Address.
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The timeline for publishing the second tranche was not specified, only that it will be provided 'as soon as possible'.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Gagan Mohindra Con
South West Hertfordshire
▸ Context
The question is prompted by concerns about the prioritisation of new information related to the Intelligence and Security Committee in accordance with the Humble Address terms.
Will the Minister reassure me that the Intelligence and Security Committee will be prioritised when new information comes to light, as per the terms of the Humble Address?
Darren Jones
I can confirm that the Government are working closely with the Intelligence and Security Committee on processing documents relating to the Humble Address, and we thank the Committee for its work.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The answer does not address whether the committee will be prioritised over Downing Street or journalists.
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Q3 Partial Answer
Bob Blackman Con
Harrow East
▸ Context
The question is prompted by the need to ensure that all relevant documents are released before Parliament's prorogation at the end of the Session.
Will he ensure that they [the documents] are provided before Parliament is prorogued at the end of the Session?
Darren Jones
A number of documents are still being worked through by the Intelligence and Security Committee. In line with the process that I have set out, we want that to conclude before the documents are published to the House.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not commit to a specific timeline for document release before prorogation.
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