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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Wirral (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 September 2001. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Friday, 14 September 2001.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
What is the estimate of the additional cost to public funds (identifying, where possible, the separate costs to public bodies; government departments and local authorities) arising from the lowering of the discount rate for personal injury cases from 3 to 2.5 per cent announced by the Lord Chancellor on 27 June. [HL 618]

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
627 c39WA; HL 618
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Compensation Damages Costs Personal injury