Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Freeman on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question: In how many cases, in the last 12 months, he was advised that the cost of answering a parliamentary question would exceed £450; and in how many of those cases he declined to provide an answer on grounds of disproportionate cost. - Ref to 291 c618W.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in how many cases, in the last 12 months, he was advised that the cost of answering a parliamentary question would exceed £450; and in how many of those cases he declined to provide an answer on grounds of disproportionate cost. [20652] Mr. Freeman: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Mrs. Clwyd) on 5 March 1997, Official Report, column 618.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20652; 292 c497W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Costs Government departments Parliamentary questions Written questions Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster