Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 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 make a statement on the collecting of the full surcharge from Lady Porter following the recent court decision.

Answer: Mr. Winnick: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the collecting of the full surcharge from Lady Porter following the recent court decision; and if he will make a statement. [22495] Mr. Raynsford: Collection of the surcharge amount confirmed by the Divisional Court is a matter for the auditor and the City of Westminster. I understand that there remains a possibility of appeals against the judgment of the Court.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 22495; 304 c19-20W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Councillors Corruption Fines Maladministration Local government Westminster City Council Porter, Shirley