Ed Davey: Prince Andrew should give evidence to Parliament over Royal Lodge

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Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for Prince Andrew to give evidence to a parliamentary committee regarding the Royal Lodge, during Prime Minister’s Questions today.

Commenting after PMQs, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“The public are quite understandably demanding answers, so it's right that Parliament gets to the bottom of arrangements regarding the Royal Lodge.

“Prince Andrew should come before a Parliamentary committee to give his evidence and show contrition. Transparency will be central to rebuilding trust in our institutions."

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

Ed Davey’s full PMQ can be found below:

Given the revelations about Royal Lodge, does the Prime Minister agree that this House needs to properly scrutinise the Crown Estate to ensure taxpayers’ interests are protected?

The Chancellor has said these arrangements are wrong –

So will the Prime Minister support a select committee inquiry to take evidence from everyone involved – including the current occupant?