HC Deb 30 March 1995 vol 257 c710W
Ms Corston

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor?s Department what are the total sums of money(a) recouped and (b) charged against properties by the Legal Aid Board in matrimonial cases, for the last five years for which figures are available. [16114]

Mr. John M. Taylor

The total amounts retained by the Legal Aid Board in respect of charges under section 16(6) of the Legal Aid Act 1988 in matrimonial proceedings were as follows:

  • 1989–90: £24.2 million
  • 1990–91: £24.7 million
  • 1991–92: £27.9 million
  • 1992–93: £34.6 million
  • 1993–94: £37.1 million

These figures include money received in satisfaction of registered charges during each year.

The total amounts registered against properties in respect of all proceedings were as follows:

  • 1989–90: £9.2 million
  • 1990–91: £11.6 million
  • 1991–92: £16.9 million
  • 1992–93: £25.6 million
  • 1993–94: £26.7 million

Ms Corston

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what sums of money are allocated by the Legal Aid Board for matrimonial and ancillary relief cases, for the last five years for which figures are available. [16113]

Mr. John M. Taylor

It is not possible to provide net expenditure figures in respect of ancillary relief matters alone. Net expenditure in respect of matrimonial cases, including ancillary relief, for the last five years are as follows.

  • 1989–90: £87.5 million
  • 1990–91: £108.6 million
  • 1991–92: £150.5 million
  • 1992–93: £207.2 million
  • 1993–94: £266.7 million