§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what assessment her Department has made of legal aid provision in other EU states; and what lessons have been drawn from these assessments. [106872]
§ Ms Rosie Winterton[holding answer 8 April 2003]While no formal assessment has been made of legal aid provision in the different legal systems of other European Union states, we work closely with our EU partners to ensure co-operation and information with regard to legal aid policy.