§ 71. Sir S. McAddenasked the Minister without Portfolio what has been the cost, to the nearest convenient date, of the Legal Aid Scheme; and how many persons have been assisted by it.
§ Sir Eric FletcherThe Legal Aid Scheme started in October, 1950. Down to the 31st March, 1964, the net cost falling on public funds was £22.85 million. This is after taking account of the contributions by assisted persons, and costs recovered from the losing party. A total of 608,861 people have been assisted by the Legal Aid Scheme.