§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Attorney-General what will be the annual spending reduction as a result of the abolition of green form assistance for political asylum cases; and what consultations will take place about this change in the legal aid scheme.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe annual reduction in the legal aid costs will depend on the final details of the new arrangements with the United Kingdom Immigrants Advisory Service for the economic and effective provision of advice and assistance in immigration and political asylum cases. Consultation will take place on the detailed implementation of the proposals.