Cost of investigation and disciplinary process re senior council officers

A Freedom of Information request has been made to Wirral Borough Council:

Under the terms of the FOIA could I ask for details of the total costs incurred by the council in investigating two senior officers of the Department of Adult Social Services, described as 'Employee A' and 'Employee B', which culminated in disciplinary hearings earlier this year.

I would request that specific details be given of:

1. the amount paid to the 'independent investigator' who undertook the investigation.

2. any legal fees associated with the investigation

The Council has until 29 September 2009 to respond.

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