HC Deb 19 October 1972 vol 843 cc115-6W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now give the total costs of the four-day trial of Mr. Maurice O'Regan, accused of stealing cheques belonging to Lady Peek, and the cost to public funds.

Mr. Carlisle

£840.63 all of which falls to be met from public funds.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in the case of the prosecution of Mr. Maurice O'Regan for allegedly stealing Lady Peek's cheques, he is now able to give the expenses of the three prosecution witnesses; and what amounts have been claimed or paid.

Mr. Carlisle

I understand that five witnesses were called by the prosecution. Expenses totalling £206.93 have been claimed and paid.