§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Attorney-General how many applications for legal aid in matrimonial cases were(a) made and (b) granted in each of the last three years. [59205]
§ Mr. HoonI have been asked to reply.
354WThe information requested regarding matrimonial cases is as follows:
Matrimonial proceedings Year Applications received Applications granted 1995–96 141,352 103,705 1996–97 128,488 91,914 1997–98 120,489 85,808