§ Mr. GarnierTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what sum has been set aside by his Department to cover his legal expenses in respect of his claim for libel against Mr. Tom Bower and Associated Newspapers; [156741]
(2) when he issued his claim for libel against Tom Bower and Associated Newspapers in respect of the publication of extracts of Mr. Bower's book. [156740]
§ Mr. ByersI refer the hon. and learned Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Lewes (Mr. Baker), 2 April 2001,Official Report, column 7W.