§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the level of costs and compensation paid in respect of the recent case before the European Court of Human Rights, relating to corporal punishment; and what are the reasons for making the settlement.
§ Mr. ForthThe applicant received £8,000 compensation and agreed costs totalling £11,368. It is common practice for the parties to litigation to attempt to reach a settlement out of court.