"MPs on the Business and Trade Committee will meet on Tuesday to discuss launching an inquiry into the role of UK trade envoys following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest. The former prince was arrested by Thames Valley Police on Thursday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and released under investigation 11 hours later. The cross-party committee will discuss options after allegations Andrew shared confidential government files while he was in the role, but will avoid focusing on him while he is involved in a police investigation."
"It comes as the government confirmed it is considering legislation to remove Andrew from the royal line of succession - he is currently eighth in line for the throne - amid pressure over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein; and he has not responded to the BBC's requests for comment on specific allegations that have emerged after the US release of millions of files in January connected to the late financier's case."
MPs on the Business and Trade Committee will meet Tuesday to consider launching an inquiry into the role of UK trade envoys following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The former prince was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation after 11 hours. Allegations claim Andrew shared confidential government files while serving as a trade envoy; MPs will avoid focusing specifically on him while a police investigation is underway. The government is considering legislation to remove Andrew from the royal line of succession amid pressure over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police have searched Royal Lodge and may continue the search.
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