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Written question asked by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Monday, 17 October 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 October 2011. It was answered by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Monday, 24 October 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to his contribution of 29 June 2011, Official Report, column 984, on the second reading of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, when he plans to provide details of the fund for not-for-profit legal advice centres.
Answer

Further to the announcement made by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (Mr Clarke), on 29 June 2011, Official Report, column 984, I can confirm that the Cabinet Office is responsible for the distribution of the England portion of the £20 million fund for not-for-profit advice providers. Cabinet Office officials are working with the Treasury and my Department on agreeing the criteria for funding. Further details of the funding criteria and process will be announced by the Cabinet Office in the next few weeks.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75680; 534 c55W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
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