asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the fee payable to the barrister who conducted the recent public local inquiry in respect of the new byelaws proposed by the London borough of Bromley with regard to the flying of power-driven model aircraft in Norman Park and other matters and on what basis this payment is calculated.

The appropriate fee, determined by reference to the fees paid generally to lawyers in private practice for work undertaken in the public service, is £45 a day. It is payable in respect of time spent on work connected with the inquiry, including presiding at the inquiry and preparing the report.