§ 42. Mr. HeppellTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what legal aid will be available for employees wishing to sue their employers if industrial injuries legislation is changed.
Mr. John M. TaylorLegal aid is available to employees who qualify for help with their legal costs in pursuing a claim for damages against an employer through the courts. I cannot anticipate the outcome of any future legislative changes.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will consider making legal aid available to allow victims of crime or their families to seek appropriate professional advice.
Mr. John M. TaylorAdvice and assistance is already available to those financially eligible under the legal aid green form scheme.
§ Sir Keith SpeedTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the latest annual figure paid for legal aid for non-United Kingdom citizens.
Amount (Estimate) Purchase Price (Estimate) Postage Cost (Estimate) Cost in Staff Time UK Overseas Lord Chancellor 250 Own Purchase £38 £33 Not available Parliamentary Secretary £12 £6 Not applicable Not available 50 £15 with VAT I will be placing a sample copy of the Christmas card the Lord Chancellor intends to send—when available—in the Member's Library.