Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gagan Mohindra and Darren Jones

Thursday 23rd April 2026 Commons Chamber

[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.

[Mr Mohindra]

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 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.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gagan Mohindra and Darren Jones

Tuesday 1st July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Darren Jones]

I thank my hon. Friend for his question, and I extend the thoughts of the House to his constituents and the communities that he represents. He will know that I have always kept the service and sacrifices of the mining communities in my mind, both in opposition when campaigning for changes to the mineworkers’ pension scheme, which this Government implemented at the last Budget, and now in considering proposals from the BCSSS. I will be looking at those issues in more detail over the summer, and I hope to say more in the autumn.

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

11. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in employer national insurance contributions on businesses.