§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost of Sir John Woodcock's inquiry into the 9 September 1994 escape from the special secure unit at Her Majesty's prison, Whitemoor, Cambridgeshire. [12619]
§ Miss Widdecombe[holding answer 24 January 1997]: The cost of Sir John Woodcock's inquiry which was met by the Home Office was £349,760. This included the fees of Sir John Woodcock, the salary costs of the police officers and Home Office staff in the inquiry team and support costs, such as accommodation and travel and subsistence expenses.