§ Earl Russellasked Her Majesty's Government:
What has been the cost to date of litigation under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. [HL1669]
§ The Attorney-General (Lord Goldsmith)I understand the Question as relating solely to the litigation costs of the Home Department. Litigation sevices under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 are provided to the Secretary of State for the Home Department by the Treasury Solicitor's Department. The cost of these services to 10 February 2003 is £105,530.82, excluding disbursements incurred but not yet paid.