HL Deb 31 July 1997 vol 582 c95WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the cost of the Scotland Yard investigation into the complaint of blasphemy against the Gay Christian Movement's website; whether they are aware of any other such investigations since the beginning of 1995, and, if so, whether they will give the cost in each case.

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The Commissioner informs me that the cost of the investigation is assessed at £6,800. This is based on an approximate assessment of time spent on the investigation by the officers involved. No other similar investigations have been carried out.