§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how much money has been dispersed by the legal aid fund under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1989; and what is the maximum hourly rate paid to experts with particular reference to animal psychiatrists. [24730]
Mr. John M. TaylorNo separate records are kept on the specific cost of legal aid for cases relating to the Dangerous Dogs Act. There is no prescribed rate for the use of expert witnesses, but all bills are subject to taxation based on the merits of the case.