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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by David Lock (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.


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Question
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, What plans he has to place a maximum ceiling on the costs to public funds of trial proceedings. (Failed OPQ) .
Answer

Mr. Cohen: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what plans he has to place a maximum ceiling on the costs to public funds of trial proceedings. [159324] Mr. Lock: This Government have taken considerable steps to ensure that trial costs, including lawyers' fees, are held at a reasonable level. It would not be right to place an arbitrary cap on the amount to be spent on any individual trial.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c52W; 159324
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Costs Trials
Link
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