§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what were the total costs to the legal aid fund in the case of Alistair Greenv. Ministry of Defence; and what costs were incurred by the legal aid fund after the Ministry had paid £32,000 into court. [19903]
Mr. John M. TaylorNo final bill has been received in this matter and, therefore, the total cost to the legal aid fund is not yet known. However, £80,000 has been paid to date on account to lawyers representing Mr. Green. It is not possible to identify separately costs incurred after the Ministry of Defence had paid moneys into court.