HC Deb 22 November 1976 vol 919 cc878-9W
Mr. David Hunt

asked the Attorney-General how many surveys, questionnaires, censuses or similar investigations have been carried out, either wholly or partly, at public expense, on behalf of or by the Lord Chancellor's Department or by any public bodies for which his noble Friend is responsible in 1974, 1975 and in 1976 to date, respectively, specifying their nature and purpose and the total cost to public funds.

The Attorney-General

During the period covered by the question one survey involving the collection of information from the public has been carried out on behalf of my noble Friend's Department as follows:

Date, 1975; Nature and Purpose, To ascertain the level of awareness and knowledge of the legal advice and assistance scheme; Cost, £8,000.