Written question asked by William Cash (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2005. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Monday, 17 January 2005 on behalf of the Solicitor General.

Solicitor-General

Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what payment was made to Sir Roy Meadows as an expert witness in the case of R. v Cannings; by whom; and on whose behalf. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Cash: To ask the Solicitor General what payment was made to Sir Roy Meadows as an expert witness in the case of R. v. Cannings; by whom; and on whose behalf. [208524] The Solicitor-General: The payment made by the Crown Prosecution Service to Sir Roy Meadow for his attendance at court and attendance at conferences was £3,462.15. Wiltshire Constabulary made payments to Sir Roy Meadows in relation to preparation work totalling £4,730.

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