§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to ensure equality of access to the proposed community legal service for those on low incomes. [70896]
§ Mr. HoonThe Community Legal Service will be of particular benefit to people with low incomes, as its aim is to improve access to information and help with potential or actual legal problems through developing a comprehensive network of legal service providers of consistently good quality. This network will involve a variety of providers, including lawyers in private practice, Law Centres, Citizens Advice Bureaux, and other advice 237W centres, and will look to meet the needs and priorities of the local community, and not simply those currently eligible for civil legal aid.