The UK government is not publishing a second batch of documents related to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Washington ambassador this month, according to updates provided in Parliament. Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, told MPs that the delay follows allegations that some documents have been withheld. Jones defends the decision, saying there are “good reasons” not to disclose certain details. The exchange takes place in response to a powerful parliamentary committee’s concerns about transparency around Mandelson’s appointment. BBC reports that Jones updates MPs after the government faces accusations of withholding documents, and that the second batch will not appear until next month. The Guardian similarly reports Jones’ statement to the Commons, noting that the next tranche of files is expected to be released next month, rather than before the end of the current month. The reporting agrees that the issue concerns the timing and scope of document disclosure, with the government maintaining that some information should remain withheld while it prepares further materials for release.