§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many staff are currently engaged in work relating to the prosecution of Gay's the Word bookshop and its directors; and what has been the cost to the taxpayer to date of all work connected with the prosecution.
§ Mr. HayhoeA small proportion of the time of four Customs and Excise officials is currently devoted to work relating to the prosecution of Gay's the Word bookshop and its directors. Records of staff time are not maintained in the degree of detail necessary to answer the second part of this question.