HL Deb 17 February 1999 vol 597 c77WA
The Earl of Dartmouth

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which other member states of the European Union provide legal aid or its equivalent for asylum seekers. [HL901]

The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)

All member states have arrangements under which either legal aid or a free legal adviser may be provided to asylum seekers. The arrangements vary between member states and the availability of support may be restricted in certain types of case.