HC Deb 16 November 1998 vol 319 cc353-4W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Attorney-General how many applications for legal aid in matrimonial cases were(a) made and (b) granted in each of the last three years. [59205]

Mr. Hoon

I have been asked to reply.

The information requested regarding matrimonial cases is as follows:

Matrimonial proceedings
Year Applications received Applications granted
1995–96 141,352 103,705
1996–97 128,488 91,914
1997–98 120,489 85,808