§ 34. Mr. LlwydTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what recent initiatives are being pursued to ensure the widest possible availability of legal aid; and if he will make a statement. [16450]
36. Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to review the arrangements governing legal aid; and if he will make a statement. [16452]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansI refer the hon. Gentlemen to my oral answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Castle Point (Dr. Spink) earlier today.
§ 35. Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what representations he has recently received about the payment of legal aid to the apparently wealthy. [16451]
§ Mr. EvansI have received a number of representations on this subject. As my hon. Friend knows, the Lord Chancellor last week announced a number of measures to tighten up the means assessment process.