§ Mr. John Huntasked the Attorney-General if, in view of the hardship caused to those on low incomes, he will raise the exemption limit in respect of fees payable to the Court of Protection following the appointment of a receiver.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralThe present exemption limit was introduced on 1 April 1982 and there are no plans at present to change it. The court will continue to exercise its power to remit or postpone any fee if its payment would result in hardship to the patient.