Written question asked by Lord Spens (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 1999.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

Whether the cost to date of £434,696 of the extradition proceedings against Peter Clarence Foster is justified in view of the failure of their case against 'another person' mentioned in the written answer of the Lord Chancellor on 22 February (103WA) on similar charges where full costs were awarded against the Serious Fraud Office. [HL 1277].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1277; 598 c36WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Costs Australia Extradition Foster, Peter