Mr. Alan WilliamsTo ask the Prime Minister what legal costs arising from the Scott inquiry have been incurred by the Government in relation to(a) himself, 494W (b) his predecessor and (c) his or her officials and advisers. [8743]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 15 January 1996]: The Treasury Solicitor provides legal advice to the Prime Minister and his officials on a range of issues as part of his normal duties. The cost of his advice in relation to the Scott inquiry is not quantifiable. No other legal costs have been incurred in connection with the Scott inquiry on behalf of myself, my predecessor or my officials or advisers.