Written question asked by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 January 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What financial support his Department is giving to the legal costs of Corporal Lee Clegg. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Sutcliffe: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what financial support his Department is giving to the legal costs of Corporal Lee Clegg. [6366] Mr. Soames: My Department has provided financial support for the legal costs of Lance Corporal Clegg at his trial and subsequent appeals. The full costs are not yet known, but are likely to be several hundred thousand pounds. It would not be appropriate for my Department to provide further funds, in the absence of legal proceedings.

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