HC Deb 14 March 2000 vol 346 c161W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total cost to date of the investigation by Wiltshire Constabulary into the Chemical and Biological Defence establishment at Porton Down; and how many(a) police officers and (b) civilians are employed on it. [114224]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The total costs, as of 29 February 2000, are estimated at approximately £203,000. This figure includes all salaries, overtime, subsistence, travel, accommodation and purchase of additional computer and other equipment.

Fourteen police officers (one on a part-time basis) and two civilian support staff are employed on the investigation.