Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 1998. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will give an estimate of the legal costs incurred in the recent court case brought by Westminster City Council against the Government over Westminster's proposed RSG settlement.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will give an estimate of the legal costs incurred in the recent court case brought by Westminster City Council against the Government over Westminster's proposed RSG settlement; and if he will make a statement. [27324] Mr. Raynsford: Westminster City Council applied to the Court on 28 January for leave to apply for judicial review. The Secretary of State resisted the application for leave through Counsel. The leave application was refused and the Secretary of State's costs in the matter were awarded against the Applicants. The costs will be taxed by the Court in the usual way in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 27324; 305 c633W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: City of Westminster Legal costs Judicial review Rate support grants