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Newspapers (Appeal Costs)

Volume 118: debated on Monday 29 June 1987

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asked the Attorney-General what are the costs incurred to date by Her Majesty's Government in the current cases against The Observer and The Guardian newspapers; and if he will estimate the cost of the outstanding appeal.

The total amount of costs expended in the current litigation with The Observer and The Guardian is £120. I cannot usefully estimate the cost of the appeal proceedings.