§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Attorney-General what he expects to be the net expenditure on legal aid and advice in the current financial year and the next two financial years, in cash terms and at 1991–92 prices.
The Attorney-GeneralLegal aid expenditure for 1991–92, excluding administration, is expected to be around £900 million net. The current provisions for 1992– 93 and 1993–94 are £857 million and £885 million respectively, although, in view of the statutory demand-led nature of the fund, additional funds may be requested as necessary. These figures are expressed in cash terms as the legal aid fund is not calculated in constant price figures.