Legal Costs

(asked on 12th December 2014) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much the Government spent in legal fees in the case Whitston (Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK), R (On the Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2014] EWHC 3044 (Admin).


Answered by
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Shailesh Vara
This question was answered on 17th December 2014

Mesothelioma is an awful disease which can destroy lives in a frighteningly short amount of time and we want to help sufferers and their families. We are committed to finding the best way to get claims settled fairly and quickly.

The Government spent £49, 984.74 (inc. VAT) in legal fees in relation to this judicial review.

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