HC Deb 25 January 1999 vol 324 c36W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on his policy concerning the timing of the payment of court costs. [66855]

Mr. Meale

Costs due to be paid under a court order by my Department or a body for which I am responsible should be paid promptly, subject to any available remedy by way of appeal or application to set aside the order.