Saville Inquiry

Mr. Dodds
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the cost has been of accommodation provided at public expense to those attending the Saville Inquiry in London. [106236]

Mr. Browne
The Northern Ireland Office has agreed to meet the accommodation costs of a limited number of family members of those killed or injured on Bloody Sunday who are attending the Inquiry in London, as well as the families legal representatives and the counselling organisation Cunahm, which is providing support to the families. Up to the end of February 2003 the cost was £181,268. Accommodation is obtained at rates used for civil service staff staying in London on business.