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Written question asked by Lord Bellingham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 March 2010. It was answered by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Legal Aid: Gurkhas

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what recent discussions he has had with the Legal Services Commission on the provision of legal aid to firms representing former Gurkha soldiers.
Answer

Lord Bach the Minister responsible for Legal Aid in England and Wales met Legal Services Commission (LSC) officials on this subject on 10 and 25 March 2010. LSC officials interviewed staff from Howe and Co. to ensure that the firm has acted in accordance with the terms of its contract and the provisions of the Funding Code.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1083W; 322320
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Legal aid scheme Gurkhas
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk