§ Mr. Silvesterasked the Attorney-General how many certificates he has issued in respect of United Kingdom citizens under rule 3 of the legal aid addendum to the rules of procedure of the European Commission of Human Rights.
§ Mr. LyellI have been asked to reply.
Statistics for cases involving the European Commission of Human Rights are not maintained separately. During the 12 months ending 13 January 1987, a total of 134 certificates were issued in respect of United Kingdom citizens involved in civil proceedings outside the United Kingdom and this figure would include any cases involving the European Commission. It is estimated that any European Commission cases will be in single figures.