Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address

23 Apr 2026MP & Parliament
Mr Gagan MohindraConservative and Unionist PartySouth West Hertfordshire17 words

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

Bob BlackmanConservative and Unionist PartyHarrow East17 words

20. What recent progress he has made on implementing the Humble Address agreed on 4 February 2026.[908825]

Darren JonesLabour PartyBristol North West74 words

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.

Mr Gagan MohindraConservative and Unionist PartySouth West Hertfordshire63 words

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, as opposed to information first being given to Downing Street or to journalists to then publish at their own convenience, as was the case when it was discovered that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting?

Darren JonesLabour PartyBristol North West31 words

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 BlackmanConservative and Unionist PartyHarrow East33 words

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 JonesLabour PartyBristol North West38 words

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.