§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how much is owed in respect of legal aid to Wayne Thompson, solicitor, 9 Wimpole street, London; and when payment will be made. [10474]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansIt is not possible to assess the total amount owed to Mr. Thompson in respect of legal aid where work is on-going. Payments from the legal aid fund are made only in response to claims submitted. As at 18 January 1996, the London area office of the Legal Aid Board was not aware of any claims submitted by Mr. Thompson which remain unpaid. For criminal higher legal aid, one outstanding claim for an interim payment has been identified for which payment is expected to he made within the next few days.