HC Deb 18 March 1971 vol 813 cc398-9W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Attorney-General whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT, for the longest and most convenient stated period of time, a detailed list giving particulars of legal briefs and other legal work which his Department has either directly or indirectly allocated to Members of Parliament; and at what fees and on what basis these allocations are made.

The Attorney-General

Briefs are sent to Members of Parliament who are practising members of the Bar on the same basis as to other members of the Bar. No separate records are kept of the briefs sent to such barristers who happen to be Members of Parliament. The details for which the hon. Member asks could not be provided without disproportionate costs.

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