HC Deb 26 October 1995 vol 264 cc777-8W
Mr. Sutcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration he gave to funding Private Lee Clegg's referral to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. [39746]

Mr. Soames

In the absence of legal proceedings, it would not be appropriate for the MOD to provide funds. Should a reference to the Court of Appeal be made in future, the MOD would consider the matter.

Mr. Sutcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration he gave to treating Private Lee Clegg's application for financial assistance from the Ministry of Defence as if he had been on legal aid. [39747]

Mr. Soames

Like any other United Kingdom citizen, Private Clegg can apply for legal aid; the criteria for eligibility are not a matter for my Department.