Omagh Inquest Inquiry

HC Deb 02 November 2000 vol 355 c591W

Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total cost to date of the Omagh inquest inquiry. [135857]

Mr. Lock

I have been asked to reply.

The total cost to date, inclusive of VAT, of the Omagh inquest is £1,402,000. This represents accommodation and IT costs only.

Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the agreed legal fees to banisters and solicitors involved in the Omagh inquest inquiry. [135855]

Mr. Lock

I have been asked to reply.

The legal fees payable from the extra-statutory scheme for representation at the Omagh inquest for the families which sought public funding were based on existing legal aid rates. It is anticipated that £216,787.50 will be paid in fees in respect of the 12 families represented at the inquest.