HC Deb 03 November 1998 vol 318 cc475-6W
36. Dr. Cable

To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department, when he proposes to grant solicitors full rights of audience; and if those rights will be extended to barristers who have left private practice and are now employed. [56140]

Mr. Hoon

The Government published a consultation paper in June which set out our plans to extend the rights of audience both of solicitors in private practice and of employed barristers and solicitors. Extending rights of audience will require primary legislation, and I hope we will bring proposals before Parliament at an early opportunity.

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