Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 June 1995. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 June 1995 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

How much Her Majesty's Government has paid to Barlow Clowes victims; what was read out in court in the recent Barlow Clowes case, and if he will set out the full terms of the settlement; what sums each of the relevant parties have agreed to pay to HM Treasury following the recent out-of-court settlement; for what reasons HM Treasury agreed to settle out of court in the Barlow Clowes case; and on whose authority the decision was taken; and what was the total cost to public funds of the action to obtain payment in the matter of Barlow Clowes recently settled out of court. - Inc fact that settlement was signed and announced to the High Court on 24 May 1995 and copy in Library DEP/3 1875.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

262 c147-8W;262 c147W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Compensation Consumers Damages Civil proceedings Investment Protection Treasury Ex gratia payments Barlow Clowes