§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Attorney-General, in the light of the level of legal costs incurred to public funds during the past 12 months, what action he has taken or intends taking to reduce these costs; and whether he will limit such increases as may occur to the Government's 6 per cent. cash levels.
The Solicitor-GeneralLegal costs are subject to control and the provision for expenditure on legal services payable from public funds must reflect the Government's policy on public expenditure generally.