§ Miss Lestorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost, for the most recent year available, of criminal legal aid provided in the courts, above magistrates' courts; what proportion of this money was spent on payments for legal administration and administration expenses, respectively; and how much money was paid in contribution orders by legally aided persons.
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§ Mr. CarlisleIn the financial year 1970–71 the gross cost of legal aid in the higher courts in England and Wales was £5,353,699. Separate figures for administrative costs are not available. The estimated receipts attributable to contribution orders made in the higher courts were about £67,000.