§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what he estimates to be the total costs to public funds of contesting the action brought by Essex county council, Kent county council and Medway district council in respect of the Airports Consultation. [85220]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Government's own costs and Counsel's fees have not yet been calculated.
The amount of each claimant's costs will have to be assessed by the Court in due course if it cannot be agreed.