§ Jane GriffithsTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department (1) what is the amount awarded in legal aid, to date, to those pursuing legal action against Arena Promotional Facilities Ltd., co-organisers of the Pink Floyd concert at Earl's Court; and if he will make a statement; [54409]
(2) what is the amount awarded in legal aid, to date, to those pursuing legal action against Harvey Goldsmith Entertainments Ltd., co-organisers of the Pink Floyd concert at Earl's Court; and if he will make a statement; [54410]
(3) what is the total amount awarded in legal aid, to date, to those pursuing legal action against David McCullum Ltd., in connection with the Pink Floyd concert at Earl's Court; and if he will make a statement; [54158]
(4) what is the amount awarded in legal aid, to date, to those pursuing legal action against Earl's Court Ltd., co-organisers of the Pink Floyd concert at Earl's Court; and if he will make a statement. [54411]
§ Mr. HoonThe information is not readily available, as the Legal Aid Board's database records the name only of the applicant for legal aid. However, so far as the Legal Aid Board is able to determine, twelve certificates have been identified which relate to claims being made against a combination of one or more of the four defendants.
Of the twelve certificates, one applicant has been successful in recovering damages and costs from the defendants and therefore no cost claim has been made on the Legal Aid Fund. One other applicant withdrew from the action and the certificate was subsequently discharged resulting in a cost to the fund of £150. The remaining ten certificates are currently in force with claims ongoing but no final bills have yet been submitted.