Competition Law (QCs)

HC Deb 26 October 1999 vol 336 cc855-6W

Mr. Dismore

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he has examined the effect of EU competition law, with particular reference to articles 52 and 85, in relation to the operation of the Queen's Counsel system. [95083]

Mr. Lock

My noble and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor is satisfied that the operation of appointments of Queen's Counsel is consistent with the Treaty provisions mentioned.