§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Attorney-General how many persons in his Department are on the public payroll or employed as consultants or advisers and work on a part-time or a full-time basis in relation to the Scott inquiry; if he will list their names; and how much each is paid. [42076]
§ The Attorney-GeneralLeaving aside members of Sir Richard Scott's inquiry team, a number of staff in my Departments work on matters related to the Scott inquiry from time to time as part of their duties and it is not possible to estimate the overall cost. The amount so far spent by my Departments on external advice is £9,940. It is not the practice to name staff or external advisers in these circumstances. The costs of staff in the Treasury Solicitor's Department providing legal services to client departments in connection with the inquiry are included in charges invoiced to Departments.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Attorney-General how many persons have been authorised to have access to documents held by his Department relating to the Scott inquiry; and if he will list such persons. [42077]
§ The Attorney-GeneralMinisters, officials and other advisers have access to material relating to the inquiry as necessary in order to carry out their responsibilities.