HC Deb 12 December 1977 vol 941 c98W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of legal aid costs in each of the past five years.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The information requested is as follows:

1972–73 £2,246,000
1973–74 £2,701,000
1974–75 £3,573,000
1975–76 £4,932,000
1976–77 £5,943,000