§ Mr. Abseasked the Attorney-General whether he is aware of the hardship caused by the delay in extending legal aid to matrimonial proceedings in magistrates' courts and quarter sessions; and whether he will now announce the date when such legal aid will become available.
§ The Attorney-GeneralMy noble Friend the Lord Chancellor is well aware of the need for legal aid for these proceedings and is making preparations for56W the extension of the Scheme, but he is not ready to announce the date when legal aid will become available.