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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 January 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 14 January 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 18 December 2007, Official Report, column 1458W, on Iraq: peacekeeping operations, what plans he has to instruct commercial barristers in respect of the Hercules inquest.
Answer

In my answer of 18 December 2007, Official Report, column 1458W, to the hon. Member, I confirmed the costs that MOD has incurred in engaging external legal advice and representation in respect of the Hercules inquest. Such representation includes instructing the Treasury Solicitors and Crown Counsel who will represent the Department at the inquest.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
177332; 470 c886W;470 c885-6W
Session
2007-08
Related items
Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
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