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Britain’s House of Commons has approved the release of confidential papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy. The approval came in a voice vote Tuesday. It was unclear when the release could occur, as the former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The government has made clear it did not want to interfere in the inquiry. Ed Davey, the leader of the opposition Liberal Democrats and the lawmaker who introduced the motion, argued that it was time for transparency.