HC Deb 03 March 1997 vol 291 c505W
36. Mr. Brazier

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what representations he has received on making convicted criminals contribute to the cost of their court hearing and legal aid bills. [16733]

Mr. Waterson

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what representations he has received on making convicted criminals contribute to the cost of their court hearing and legal aid bills. [16726]

Mr. Streeter

I have received no representations on making convicted criminals contribute to the cost of their court hearing and legal aid bills. However, where their means require it, defendants in criminal cases already make a contribution towards their legal costs.