§ Mr. Kaufmanasked the Prime Minister what has been the total cost to public funds, including fares and subsistence for civil servants detached from their normal duties, associated with the court action in Australia to prevent publication of a book by Mr. Peter Wright.
§ The Prime MinisterThe total cost to public funds to date of the court action in Australia concerning the publication of a book by Mr. Peter Wright, including legal costs, fares and subsistence for civil servants, is estimated to be of the order of £100,000.