§ Mike GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the total legal costs to date have been of the inquiry into the sinking of the Hull trawler, Gaul; and if he will make a statement. [86718]
§ Mr. JamiesonIn 1998 the Deputy Prime Minister announced that the formal investigation into the sinking of the Gaul would be reopened. Since then the legal costs have amounted to some £600,000 to date. The reopened inquiry is due to take place in Hull next summer.