HL Deb 11 October 1999 vol 605 cc25-6WA
Lord Ironside

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are now the total costs incurred by the firm of solicitors, under contract to the Legal Aid Board, acting for plaintiffs seeking compensation for injuries caused by radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer; and when the final costs are expected to become available. [HL4081]

The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)

There have been no payments beyond those I described to Parliament on 24 May 1999 (Official Report, cols. 66 and 67). Detailed assessment of the bill of the firm of solicitors under contract to the Legal Aid Board is to begin on 18 October 1999. We do not expect to know final costs until after May 2000, when the out standing cases have been completed.