§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if the costs awarded to MAFF following the case of MAFFv. TT Smith (Mink) Ltd. (11 March 1999) have been paid by the defendant. [23179]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 17 December 2001]The fine of £5,000 has been paid but the costs of £10,000 remain unpaid. Enforcement of payment is a responsibility of the magistrates court and we are pressing them to enforce payment.