HC Deb 29 May 1935 vol 302 c1138
65. Mr. A. BEVAN

asked the Home Secretary how many legal aid certificates under the Poor Prisoners Defence Act of1930 were issued by the courts of summary jurisdiction of Great Britain during the last year for which records are avail able?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The number of legal aid certificates granted by magistrates during 1933 was655.

Major MILNER

Are these numbers increasing year by year or are they stationary?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I require notice of that question.