Member

As Members will know, the Government published the first tranche of material on 11 March. That first tranche primarily related to the aspects of the Motion regarding Peter Mandelson’s appointment and his subsequent dismissal as ambassador, in addition to the details of his severance payment provided to him by the Foreign Office. Following the publication of the first tranche of material, we have been working at pace to lay a second tranche before the House. The House will recognise, given the breadth of the Motion, that a very significant number of documents have been found to be in scope and that it is taking time to process them accordingly.