House of Commons Speaker passed information about Mandelson to police

'To prevent any inaccurate speculation I’d like to confirm that, upon receipt of information, that I felt it was relevant I pass this on to the Metropolitan Police in good faith, as is my duty and responsibility'

Peter Mandelson outside his home in north west London on February 21. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has said he passed information to the Metropolitan Police about Peter Mandelson, after the former Northern Ireland secretary of state claimed “baseless suggestions” he was a flight risk had led to his arrest this week.

The former ambassador to Washington was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released on bail.