§ Mr. Haleasked the Attorney-General in how many cases in the most recent 12 months convenient for computation has 280W the Queen's Proctor intervened in matrimonial cases.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIn 1965, the Queen's Proctor intervened in 49 cases. He also appeared by counsel at the request of the court asamicus curiœ to present legal argument in 10 further cases.
§ Mr. Haleasked the Attorney-General what is the present cost to public funds of the office of Queen's Proctor; and how many qualified solicitors and barristers are employed by the Queen's Proctor.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThis cost is difficult to assess, as the Queen's Proctor's Division is an integral part of the Treasury Solicitor's Department. The approximate figures for the last financial year are as follows:—
£ Staff costs, plus accommodation and common services estimated to amount to 18,000 Costs, fees and disbursements 5,000 23,000 Less costs recovered, estimated at 1,000 £22,000 In addition to the Queen's Proctor, who is of course the Treasury Solicitor, the legally qualified staff consists of two solicitors, one of whom is employed part time on this work.