HC Deb 15 July 1991 vol 195 c43W
Mr. Spearing

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current minimum threshold sum used to justify declining to answer fully a written parliamentary question on the grounds of disproportionate cost.

Mr. Maples

The current advisory cost threshold beyond which an answer to a written question can be declined on the grounds of disproportionate cost is £250.