§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons were refused legal aid in Northern Ireland in 1972, 1973 and to 1st December 1974, respectively;
(2) how many persons were granted legal aid in 1972, 1973 and to 1st December 1974, respectively.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe latest available figures of persons granted and refused legal aid in Northern Ireland are as follows:
CIVIL PROCEEDINGS Period Number of certificates issued for granting legal aid Number of persons refused legal aid on legal or financial grounds 1st April 1971 to 31st March 1972 4,109 326 1st April 1972 to 31st March 1973 3,626 305 1st April 1973 to 31st March 1974 4,446 356
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS Period Number of certificates for legal aid grants received from the courts Number of persons refused legal aid on legal or financial grounds 1st April 1971 to 31st March 1972 6,672 187 1st April 1972 to 31st March 1973 6,107 186 1st April 1973 to 31st March 1974 6,824 111