Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2002. It was answered by Baroness Clark of Calton (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 November 2002 on behalf of the Advocate General for Scotland.

Advocate General for Scotland

Question: To ask the Advocate General, what is the total sum of court expenses incurred as result of her intervention in devolution cases since the inception of her Office. - Includes fact that no expenses have been awarded. (Holding answer 28 October 2002).

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Advocate General, what is the total sum of court expenses incurred as result of her intervention in devolution cases since the inception of her Office. [77259] Advocate General: [holding answer 28 October 2002]: The question of expenses in a court action is a matter for the discretion of the court and any expenses awarded to or against a party may be referred to the auditor of court. Since the inception of my Office, no expenses have been awarded to or against the Advocate General in devolution cases in which I have intervened.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77259; 392 c358W;392 c378W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Courts Administration of justice Costs Devolution Scotland Advocate General for Scotland
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk