By Ben Quérée
THE cost of the historical abuse inquiry could top £12m by the end of the year.
States departments expect to spend £5m this year on the inquiry — most of it on police costs and counselling support for victims.
The figures came to light yesterday in a States proposition in the name of Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf.
Today, though, the Greffe recalled the proposition, saying that it had been lodged in error and not fully signed off. Senator Ozouf is away on a skiing holiday.
Picture: The day after the discovery of what were then thought to be a child’s remains at Haut de la Garenne, ministers said that the police would have a ‘blank cheque’ for the inquiry.
Article posted on 27th March, 2009 - 3.00pm
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