§ Dr. CableTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the maximum amount spent to date on legal fees at the BSE Inquiry in support of an individual serving or former civil servant in(a) Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and (b) the Department of Health; and how much has been spent to date in supporting Sir Richard Southwood and his working party. [112440]
§ Ms QuinAll witnesses have had legal support available to them, under the procedures established by the BSE Inquiry, to assist in presenting their involvement in the BSE story to the Inquiry. To protect the privacy of individuals we consider it inappropriate to provide figures for the legal support of any individual or advisory group.