§ Lord Spensasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the estimated cost of the present court action against Mr. Kevin Maxwell. [HL3608]
§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)It is not possible to provide an estimated cost at present as the case is still in progress. A Directions hearing took place on 2 November but no further dates or time estimates have been set for future hearings. The daily cost of hearing a High Court case is about £1,100, which includes the cost of the judge, administrative assistance and courtroom accommodation. The costs of running the civil courts are recovered from fee income.