§ Mr. Dewarasked the Attorney-General what was the total sum paid to solicitors and counsel in fees and outlays under the criminal and civil legal aid schemes, respectively, 10 years ago, five years ago and in the last three years for which figures are available.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralPayments in England and Wales were as follows: 205W
Legal aid in criminal cases £ million Legal aid in civil cases £ million Legal advice and assistance £ million 1972–73 14.1 17.00 0.5 1977–78 44.5 38.4 6.4 1979–80 62.5 44.1 12.3 1980–81 85.9 56.9 20.5 1981–82 97.1 71.3 32.8 These are gross payments and do not take account of sums recovered by the legal aid scheme through costs, contributions or damages.