Written question asked by Robin Cook (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 1997 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Attorney General

Question: What was the total cost of salaries since 1992 paid to persons in his Department employed on a part-time or full-time basis in any capacity relating to the Scott Inquiry. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Cook: To ask the Attorney-General what was the total cost of salaries since 1992 paid to persons in his Department employed on a part-time or full-time basis in any capacity relating to the Scott inquiry. [14524] The Attorney-General: Several officials in my departments have been involved in matters relating to the Scott inquiry from time to time as part of their normal duties, but with the following exception the direct salary cost is unquantifiable. Two press officers were seconded to my office for short periods in 1996, the salary cost of about £2,300 being met by their home department.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 14524; 289 c701W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Costs Civil servants Attorney General Government departments Staff Arms to Iraq Inquiry
Contains statistics: Yes