Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 December 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what he estimates to be the total costs to public funds of contesting the action brought by Essex County Council, Kent County Council and Medway District Council in respect of the Airports Consultation.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what he estimates to be the total costs to public funds of contesting the action brought by Essex county council, Kent county council and Medway cistrict council in respect of the Airports Consultation. [85220] Mr. Jamieson: The Government's own costs and Counsel's fees have not yet been calculated. The amount of each claimant's costs will have to be assessed by the Court in due course if it cannot be agreed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 395 c660W; 85220
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Courts Administration of justice Aviation Airports Legal costs Essex County Council Kent County Council Public expenditure Consultation papers Medway Council South East
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk