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MPs are debating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's role as a trade envoy, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.

The Lib Democrats will use a parliamentary debate to secure the publication of files on how Andrew was appointed trade envoy, a role he held between 2001 and 2011.

The government is not expected to oppose the motion, according to the Press Association.

The King's brother was arrested on Thursday and later released under investigation. Police are investigating material found in the Epstein files relating to Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's role as a trade envoy.

He denies all wrongdoing in relation to Jeffrey Epstein.

A similar motion was used by the Conservatives to force the government to release filed relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the USA.

Plans to release those documents have not been disrupted by the peer's arrest on Monday, a Cabinet minister said.

Bridget Phillipson signalled the Government still plans to release documents about Lord Mandelson's appointment in early March, a move announced in the House of Commons on Monday just before the peer was arrested at his London home.

Lord Mandelson was released on bail in the early hours of Tuesday morning after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

He is yet to comment publicly on the allegations, but has previously said he regrets his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mandelson has previously denied any wrongdoing.

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