The costs relating to the legal action were rumoured to be paid by by the Metropolitan Poilce .
Lewis stated that he , The Guardian newspaper , and Labour MP Chris Bryant had all been threatened to be sued by solicitors Carter-Ruck acting for AC John Yates , all the costs for which after the actions were dropped were picked up by the Metropolitan Police ; Lewis submitted letters from Carter Ruck in evidence to the committee .
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