§ 37. Mr. Barnettasked the Attorney-General what was the amount spent in the last year on advertising the Legal Aid and Advice Schemes; whether he is satisfied that this expenditure ensures adequate publicity for the schemes; and what plans he has to increase the amount spent in this direction.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIt is estimated that £850 was spent in the year 1968–69 on direct advertisement of the civil Legal Aid and Advice Schemes. Further publicity was also given in talks to special service and other welfare organisations and in Press releases, the cost of which cannot be quantified.
My noble Friend the Lord Chancellor did not think that this expenditure was sufficient to bring the schemes to the notice of all who might benefit from them and the cost of direct advertisement will be increased to over £3,000 this year. The Legal Aid Advisory Committee has the need for further publicity under consideration.