§ 30. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Attorney-General why he will not take the necessary action to change the name of the Official Solicitor.
§ 43. Mr. Gardnerasked the Attorney-General whether he will consider changing the title of the Official Solicitor in order to avoid confusion about his duties and to emphasise his independent status.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo change is necessary. The full title, which has existed since 1875, is "Official Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Judicature". I think this title is appropriate both to indicate his duties as a servant of the Court and to emphasise his independence of the Government.
§ 40. Mr. Liptonasked the Attorney-General what is the total cost of the salaries of staff employed in the Department of the Official Solicitor.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe cost is £385,000 per annum.
§ 44. Mr. Liptonasked the Attorney-General what costs were recovered by the Department of the Official Solicitor in the year 1971–72.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe provisional figure is £164,969. The final figure will be available shortly.