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Thursday 23rd April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (Con)]

19. What recent progress he has made on implementing the Humble Address agreed on 4 February 2026.

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

20. What recent progress he has made on implementing the Humble Address agreed on 4 February 2026.

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (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. I would like to reassure Members across the House that we are proceeding at pace to publish a second tranche of documents to comply with the Humble Address, and we will provide a further update to the House as soon as possible.

[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.

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

Happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. The Minister is working diligently to produce all those documents. Will he ensure that they 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.