Question follow-through · 111463

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will review the decision to withhold documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s role as UK Special Representative for Trade and Industry until 2065.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
6 Feb 2026
Target answer date
11 Feb 2026
Answer
11 Feb 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 6 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will review the decision to withhold documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s role as UK Special Representative for Trade and Industry until 2065.

  2. 11 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 11 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    The release of historical records relating to members of the Royal Family is governed by the Public Records Act, the application of Freedom of Information exemptions that persist beyond 20 years, and the Code of Practice on the Management of Records issue...

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