§ Mr. Alan SimpsonTo ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what was the deficit on the Legal Aid Board administration account for(a) 1996–97 and (b) 1997–98; and what is the estimated deficit for 1998–99. [78353]
§ Mr. HoonThe Legal Aid Board is entitled to carry forward unspent annual provision for its administration costs held at the end of each financial year. The Board's administration did not exceed the amount which was made available, by way of grant-in-aid and cash carried forward, in 1996–97 or 1997–98, and is not expected to do so in 1998–99.