Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 1998. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his Answer of 1st June 1998 at 313 c118W, is the current estimated public cost of the disqualification proceedings against the directors of Astra Holdings, - Figures given.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer of 1 June 1998, Official Report, column 118, what is the current estimated public cost of the disqualification proceedings against the directors of Astra Holdings. [57608] Dr. Howells: Payments totalling £355,500 have been made to 5 of the 6 respondent directors in the disqualification proceedings. The only significant costs remaining outstanding are those of one legally aided respondent, Gerald James, whose solicitors have been paid £400,000 on account but the final figure has not yet been determined. In addition, the costs of the Treasury Solicitor acting for the Department are estimated at £280,000.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 57608; 319 c55W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Directors Costs Disqualification Solicitors Astra Holdings Treasury Solicitor's Department
Contains statistics: Yes