§ 36. Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Attorney-General what representations he has received urging improvements in liaison between the police and the Crown Prosecution Service. [19412]
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo formal representations have been received. The CPS and the police are working closely together on a number of initiatives, including co-ordinated training, greater use of information technology and a scheme involving CPS lawyers giving on-the-spot legal advice in busy police stations.
§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Attorney-General if he will make it his policy to impose a ceiling on fees paid to lawyers working for the Crown Prosecution Service; and if he will make a statement.[19686]
§ The Attorney-GeneralFees paid to barristers and solicitors in private practice who are instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service to advise or prosecute are negotiated, for the most part, on an individual case basis and have regard to the work actually and reasonably performed.