§ Lord Dean of Beswickasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the terms of reference of the Legal Aid Board, and who are its members.
§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Mackay of Clashfern)The terms of reference of the Legal Aid Board are set out at Part II of the Legal Aid Act 1988.
The current membership of the Board is: Sir Tim Chessells (Chairman), Fred Collins, John Crosby, Jean Dunkley, Colin George, Kate Markus, Steve Orchard, Diana Payne, Penelope Pearce, George Pulman, David Sinker and Andrew Thomas. Steve Orchard is also the board's chief executive.