§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what use his Department has made of private detectives in each of the last five years; at what cost; and if he will list the firms involved.
Mr. John M. TaylorThe Lord Chancellor's Department has used a private detective twice during the last five years. The first occasion, in January 1990 was at a cost of £905; and the second, in February 1991, was at a cost of £776. The firm involved on both occasions was Sabrewatch Ltd.