HC Deb 15 November 1971 vol 826 c56W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Attorney-General whether he will recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate all matters pertaining to the legal and judicial system, with particular reference to the need for, and methods of, reducing legal costs involved in litigation.

The Solicitor-General

No.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Attorney-General whether he will take action to reduce and/or limit legal costs in all court proceedings, in view of their inflationary nature.

The Solicitor-General

The system of taxation in all contentious business already limits costs to amounts which are reasonable in all the circumstances. In county court and some other proceedings fixed scales are already in operation. Other changes intended to reduce costs or simplify procedure are now under consideration.