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Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Defamation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether it is the Department's policy to pay (a) legal costs and (b) damages in relation to allegedly defamatory comments made by Ministers.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the answer of 13 March 2024, Official Report, PQ 17407.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17406
Session
2023-24
Related items
Ministers: Defamation
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Defamation Damages Legal costs Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Link
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