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Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Robert Courts (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Legal Costs

Question

To ask the Attorney General, whether any costs were incurred by the Government Legal Department in relation to the libel action pursued by Professor Kate Sang against the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, following her letter of 23 October 2023 to UK Research and Innovation on that organisation's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion board.

Answer

In line with normal Government Legal Department charging arrangements, any costs in relation to this matter have been or will be borne by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17538
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Legal costs Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Sang, Kate
Link
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