Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Donington (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2001.

Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question: What was the total cost of the Inspectors' investigation into the affairs and membership of Mirror Group Newspapers plc; and, in particular, what amounts in respect of their appointments as Inspectors were paid to (a) Sir John Thomas QC and (b) Raymond Turner FCA, such amounts to be broken down between the two Inspectors and between fees and reimbursement of expenses; and what amounts were paid in respect of the Inspectors' investigation into the affairs and membership of Mirror Group Newspapers plc to the firm of Neville Russell, such amounts to be broken down between fees and reimbursement of expenses; and whether a further Queen's Counsel was engaged to assist the Inspectors in their investigation into the affairs and membership of Mirror Group Newspapers plc; and, if so, what was his or her identity; and what amounts were paid to him or her in respect of this assistance, such amounts to be broken down between fees and reimbursement of expenses. [HL 1720;HL 1721;HL 1722]. - Inc figures.

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