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Written question asked by Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2006.


Compensation

Question
Whether they intend to make any contribution to the costs incurred by the parties in the case of Barker (Respondent) v Corus (UK) plc (Appellants) (formerly Barker (Respondent) v Saint Gobain Pipelines plc (Appellants)), following the retrospective reversal by the Compensation Act 2006 of the decision of the House of Lords in that case.
Answer

The Government remain ready to consider the proposal that they should make a contribution towards any costs reasonably incurred by the parties to this case in connection with the appeal to the House of Lords, where the Government's action reversed the relevant aspect of the appeal. Further consideration will be given to the matter once an order for costs has been made in the case.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7498; 685 c178WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Compensation Appeals House of Lords Liability Legal costs Industrial diseases
Legislation
Compensation Act 2006
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk