§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what was the total amount paid in legal aid; what was the total amount of(a) individual recipients and (b) other recipients in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement. [4039]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansUnfortunately, in the time available, it has not proved possible to collate the required data. I shall write to the hon. and learned Member as soon as possible.