HC Deb 09 March 1972 vol 832 cc400-1W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in the last two years for which figures are available, what has been the cost to the Supplementary Benefits Commission of the performance of its duties under the Legal Aid and Advice Act, 1949, and the Criminal Justice Act, 1967.

Mr. Dean

Records are not kept of the precise administration costs of the duties performed by the Supplementary Benefits Commission under the Legal Aid and Advice Act, 1949, and the Criminal Justice Act, 1967. Estimated figures are, however, provided to the Supreme Court

Legal Aid and Advice Act 1949 Criminal Justice Act 1967 Total
Year £ £ £
1969–70 575,000 22,000 597,000
1970–71 713,000 11,000 724,000
1971–72 916,000 4,000 920,000
1972–73 1,056,000 4,000 1,060,000