Written question asked by Nick Ainger (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Friday, 31 January 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What were (a) the costs incurred by his Department and (b) the costs awarded against him in the case: Al Fayed nationality: Mohammed al Fayed and Ali Fayed in May 1995. - Inc available fig. (Holding answer 30 January 1997).

Answer: Mr. Ainger: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were (a) the costs incurred by his Department and (b) the costs awarded against him in the case: Al Fayed nationality--Mohammed al Fayed and Ali Fayed, in May 1995. [13477] Mr. Kirkhope: [holding answer 30 January 1997]: Up to 28 January 1997, the Home Office's legal costs were £58,174.78. Details of internal Home Office administrative and other costs are not available as they have not been recorded separately. Details of the costs awarded against the Home Office have not yet been received, but would be payable only in the event of our appeal to the House of Lords being unsuccessful.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13477; 289 c379W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Costs British nationality Legal costs Home Office Al-Fayed, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Ali
Contains statistics: Yes