HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 c618W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Attorney-General if he will take steps to ensure that free legal aid is available to all tenant farmers appearing before an agricultural land tribunal.

The Attorney-General

The Lord Chancellor's Legal Aid Advisory Com mittee has recommended, in its 24th Report, that legal aid should be extended to all statutory tribunals within the supervision of the Council on Tribunals, including Agricultural Land Tribunals. My noble Friend is presently studying the Committee's recommendations.