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International Law: Legal Opinion

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeAttorney GeneralTabled Answered 13 February 2025UIN 30056

The question

To ask the Solicitor General, how much has been spent on external legal advice on international law since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Lucy Rigby

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has spent £0 on external legal advice that covers international law matters commissioned from 5th July 2024.

However, the AGO has spent £7,028.40 for external legal advice covering international law matters that was sought and received by the previous administration prior to 5th July 2024.

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