Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1887

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Costs and expenses of inquiry.

28.—(1) The court may make such order as it thinks fit respecting the costs and expenses of the inquiry, and such order shall, on the application of any party entitled to the benefit thereof, be enforced by any court of summary jurisdiction as if such costs and expenses were a fine imposed by that court.

(2) The Secretary of State may, if he thinks fit, pay to the person or persons constituting the court, including any assessors, such remuneration as he may with the consent of the Treasury appoint.

(3) Any costs and expenses ordered by the court to be paid by a Secretary of State, and any remuneration paid under this section shall be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament.