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Written question asked by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 May 2007. It was answered by Vera Baird (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 May 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Abu Hamza

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice pursuant to the answer of 19 February 2007, Official Report, column 290W, on Abu Hamza, when she expects to be in a position to provide details of claims on the legal aid fund by lawyers acting for Abu Hamza.
Answer

£131,412 has been paid from the legal aid fund so far. However, the full costs are estimated to be £1 million. A Recovery of Defence Costs Order (RDCO) was made against Abu Hamza to pay this back to the Legal Services Commission (LSC).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
136675; 460 c680-1W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Abu Hamza
Monday, 19 February 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Legal aid scheme Abu Hamza
Link
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