HC Deb 19 October 1988 vol 138 cc848-9W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Attorney-General what has been the total cost to public funds from all efforts made by Her Majesty's Government to prevent the publication and reporting of the book, "Spycatcher".

The Solicitor-General

The total amount expended to date on legal costs both here and abroad in respect of litigation and advice, and on travelling and subsistence, is about £1,019,000.