00:00MPs have ordered the release of government papers on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's appointment
00:06as a UK trade envoy. Ministers backed a Liberal Democrat motion requiring files from 2001
00:13to be published using a binding parliamentary procedure known as a humble address. Trade
00:19Minister Sir Chris Bryant said the government would comply in full as quickly as possible,
00:25but warned a live police investigation could affect timing. Andrew was released under
00:31investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He denies any
00:37wrongdoing. Emails disclosed in the United States allege that he shared official government materials
00:42with Jeffrey Epstein.
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