§ 52. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Minister of Defence to what extent the Services Legal Aid Scheme is being continued, pending the full introduction of the Legal Aid Scheme.
§ Mr. ShinwellThis question is still under consideration. In the meantime, however, the existing schemes for providing legal aid and advice to the Forces are continuing.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonCan my right hon. Friend give an assurance that no facility at present available to Service men will be withdrawn until they are replaced by equivalent facilities under the general Legal Aid Scheme?
§ Mr. ShinwellCertainly.