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Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Thursday, 15 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 November 2001. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 19 November 2001 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, what the total solicitors' costs to her Department was of the Right honourable Member for North Tyneside's action against Associated Newspapers and Simon and Schuster. - Inc figure.
Answer

Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the total solicitors' costs to her Department was of the action of the right hon. Member for Tyneside North (Mr. Byers) against Associated Newspapers and Simon and Schuster. [16391] Ms Hewitt: The total solicitors' bill was £20,385.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16391; 375 c6W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Department of Trade and Industry Fees and charges Legal costs Solicitors Associated Newspapers Simon and Schuster
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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