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Bloody Sunday: Saville Inquiry

Volume 700: debated on Monday 31 March 2008

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Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much has been spent to date on Ministry of Defence lawyers for the Saville inquiry. [HL2625]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence
(Baroness Taylor of Bolton)

Costs borne by the Ministry of Defence up to February 2008 for legal support to the Saville inquiry are £32,320,101. The majority of this cost is for legal advice and representation provided by the Treasury solicitors and counsel.