To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on the Government’s approach to redacting or withholding documents within scope of the Humble Address agreed by the House on 4th February 2026.
Urgent matter raised by an MP
An urgent question from Conservative MP Sir Jeremy Wright asks the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to explain how the government is deciding which documents to redact or withhold from MPs in response to a Humble Address passed on 4 February 2026. A Humble Address is a formal parliamentary request for information or documents from the executive. This question suggests a dispute over government transparency and the scope of document disclosure to Parliament.
This reflects a parliamentary accountability dispute. The government's approach to withholding or redacting documents affects Parliament's ability to scrutinise executive action and hold ministers to account. It raises questions about the balance between transparency and executive privilege, and whether MPs are receiving full disclosure on matters the House has formally requested.
Urgent questions draw responses from across the House — any MP may participate, so we don't show a predicted interest list.
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