HL Deb 08 September 2003 vol 652 c45WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What were the costs to the taxpayer of taking the Gulf War veteran case of Shaun Rusling to the High Court; and if the costs are still not fully ascertainable, what is their present estimate of the total costs involved. [HL4216]

Lord Bach

Legal costs in respect of the High Court appeal in the case of Mr Shaun Rusling have yet to be finalised. Costs settled up to 22 July 2003 totalled £44,206.77, but an estimate of the total amount involved is not possible as the Treasury Solicitor is still in discussion with the defendant's lawyers regarding their costs.