HC Deb 10 January 1995 vol 252 c1W
Mr. John Marshall

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department in which non-EU countries legal aid is available to British citizens.

Mr. John M. Taylor

The Lord Chancellor's Department does not maintain complete and up to date details of legal aid schemes in other countries. Many countries provide help to foreign nationals under the terms of their legal aid schemes.

Mr. John Marshall

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department in which EU countries British citizens are eligible for legal aid on a similar basis to the United Kingdom.

Mr. John M. Taylor

Legal aid is available to British citizens in each EU country under the terms of that country's legal aid scheme.