HC Deb 19 November 1997 vol 301 c226W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many representations he has received in favour of the extension of conditional fees; and if he will make a statement. [15748]

Mr. Hoon

My Department has had in the region of 30 inquiries from individual members of the public. The overwhelming message is that the proposed extension of conditional fees will be a real answer to the real problem they face of being denied access to justice through unaffordable lawyers fees.