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Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 February 2019 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Hammond (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 February 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust: Dismissal

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much has been spent by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust on (a) legal fees and (b) other costs associated with terminating the employment of Gordon Fleming and defending legal action brought by him.

Answer

The total legal costs incurred by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, since 2014, in respect of all matters, proceedings and appeals involving Mr Gordon Fleming is £252,162.15 plus VAT. This figure includes disbursements and Counsel’s fees. The Trust is unable to quantify other costs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
222781
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Expenditure Legal costs Dismissal East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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