§ Mr. Oakesasked the Attorney-General if he will amend the financial provisions of the legal aid regulations so that constant attendance allowance and similar benefits from the Department of Health and Social Security are excluded from being treated as income.
§ The Attorney-GeneralConstant attendance allowance and exceptionally severe disablement benefit are already excluded in full in assessing the disposable income of applicants for legal aid. Other similar benefits are disregarded to the extent of a maximum of £2 per week in accordance with Rule 5(1)(d) of the first schedule to the Legal Aid (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1960.