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HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressAs an extension of that question, the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster asked me to comment on how this relates to Morgan McSweeney’s messages. I am afraid that I did…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressIn relation to the first part of the right hon. Gentleman’s question, he will know, because I have confirmed it to the House at the Dispatch Box previously, that questions were…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI say politely to the hon. Lady that I have already answered all of those questions. The Government will continue their review with Sir Adrian Fulford, looking at recommendations…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressIf the right hon. Member will forgive me, I have noted that question from earlier in the debate, and I will come to it in a grouping shortly. I note the comments and questions…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI thank Members from across the House for their contributions this afternoon and for sharing the condolences expressed by the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the hon.…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressThe hon. Gentleman misunderstands: there were no messages to consider and that is different.03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressAgain, I do not know which documents the Metropolitan police have, so I cannot speak to them specifically, but I share the sentiment of the right hon. Gentleman’s point. The…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI share the expectation of my right hon. Friend that there would be a difference between commercial mitigations—for example, what investments there may be in particular…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI have tried to explain the answer to that question a number of times. There was no decision to disregard any messages because there are no messages to consider. What I confirmed…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressAgain, it is important to distinguish between the notes and information collected in the interview process, which some Members have called to be given to the Intelligence and…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI have said repeatedly that the summary has been given to the Intelligence and Security Committee. I think the hon. Lady may be confusing the summary and the recommendation from…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI certainly agree with the sentiment of the hon. Lady’s question. In relation to the time made available to read the documents, I refer her to the general debate on Wednesday,…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI share the right hon. Lady’s sentiment, but the Government do not have the legal power to require the disclosure of Peter Mandelson’s device. As I have said in earlier…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseAgain, I thank the hon. Gentleman, as Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, for providing oversight of the Government’s processes on behalf of…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI am afraid the Government have powers to compel disclosure from Government employees, Ministers and special advisers, but do not have powers to compel disclosure from third…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseLet me gently remind members of the Scottish National party that Nicola Sturgeon was very effective at deleting messages during the covid inquiry. It is important that Ministers…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI gently point out that No. 10 is not occupied solely by men; there are very senior women who work in the Labour party and the Labour Government. In relation to the sentiment of…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseThe communication of the Prime Minister’s decision does exist in the first tranche, where his principal private secretary drafted a letter communicating the Prime Minister’s…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseNo.01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Responseindicated assent .01 Jun 2026