asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the fee paid to Mr. Harold Marnham, QC, for his work in connection with the Charlwood and Horley Bill Select Committee stage ; when he was retained ; what were his instructions ; and what discussions and consultations he had with officers of the Department.

Mr. Marnham was retained on 26th November. His fee and the consultations between him and the Department were appropriate to the occasion.