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Jeffrey Epstein

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 July 2026UIN 16922

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has held discussions on the Epstein files released by the United States Department of Justice prior to their publication.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

We are not aware of any such discussions.

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