§ Lord Dean of Beswickasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether Kevin Taylor has received legal aid in his case against the Greater Manchester Police Force; and, if so, how much, and whether this sum will be reclaimed if Mr. Taylor wins the case or settles out of court.
§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Mackay of Clashfern)Mr. Kevin Taylor has been granted legal aid in respect of his civil action against the Manchester Police Authority. To date £369,000 has been paid on account. The Legal Aid Board will be entitled to recover its costs should Mr. Taylor win his case or reach a settlement with the defendants out of court.