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Written question asked by Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 1997.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
Further to answers given by Lord Chancellor on 30 January 1995 at 560 c101WA and 18 December 1996 at 576 c131WA, if it is now possible for them to give the full details concerning legal aid paid to barristers and each solicitor in R. v. Maxwell Brothers, including how much was paid to each barrister and each solicitor. - Includes figure from legal aid fund to lawyers as of 17 June 1997. It is estimated that the final costs of the case will not be known before early 1998, when all outstanding claims, including redeterminations, have been dealt with.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
580 c160WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Barristers Civil proceedings Fees and charges Legal aid scheme Expenditure Solicitors Maxwell, Kevin Maxwell, Ian
Contains statistics
Yes