§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Attorney-General how many booklets have been printed advising the public on the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid; and where they have been distributed.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo booklets advising the public on the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid have been produced.
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Attorney-General whether his Department has sponsored any advertising of the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Legal Aid Board, which is responsible for publicising the legal aid scheme, has not sponsored any advertising of the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid.
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Attorney-General what consideration the Legal Aid Board has given to publicising the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIn paragraph 2.17 of its annual report, which was laid before Parliament on 25 June 1990, the Legal Aid Board reported that it was reviewing its publicity requirements. The board expects to complete its review during the current financial year and publicity for the European agreement on transmission of applications for legal aid is one of the topics to be considered.
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Attorney-General how many United Kingdom citizens have received legal aid in foreign countries under the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid.
§ The Attorney-GeneralApplications made by United Kingdom citizens under the European agreement on transmission of legal aid applications during the year 1 January to 31 December 1989 as follows:
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Great Britain (outside London) English metropolitan areas Other areas1 All outside London Percentage increase in fares between 1985–86 and 1989 (i) in cash terms 2+56 +20 +29 (ii) adjusted for general inflation3 +29 no change +7 Journeys using adult single ticket4 Average fare per journey in 1989 (pence) 41p 55p 50p Average fare per mile in 1989 (pence) 14p 15p 15p Average journey length 2.9 miles 3.6 miles 3.3 miles 1 English shire counties, Scotland and Wales. 2 A sharp rise from a low level following the introduction of precept control in 1986–87. In 1989, fare levels in English metropolitan areas remained below those elsewhere. 3 Using the retail prices index, which increased by 20 per cent., between 1985–86 and 1989. 4 1985–86 national travel survey data adjusted using the appropriate stage fares index.
Transmitted 1Granted England and Wales 30 10 Northern Ireland 3 n/a Scotland 1 0 United Kingdom 34 10 1 Information received so far. Information relating to Northern Ireland is not available. Information relating to earlier years is not readily available.
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Attorney-General whether his Department has supplied legal firms offering the legal aid scheme with details of the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Legal Aid Board publishes the "Legal Aid Handbook" each year. This guide to practitioners includes at note 52 of the notes for guidance detailed instructions on the preparation of applications including information on payment arrangements.
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Attorney-General if he will give the budget for publicising the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Legal Aid Board is currently reviewing its publicity requirements and although at present no part of its publicity budget is spent on publicising the European agreement on the transmission of applications for legal aid consideration will be given to this as part of the review.