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Written question asked by Lord Ironside (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 October 1998. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 October 1998.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
Whether they consider the total net sum of £2.3 million stated as being spent by the Legal Aid Board up to August 1998 on cases in which plaintiffs are seeking compensation for injuries caused by the use of radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer has been an appropriate use of public money. [HL3424].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
593 c205WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Compensation Breast cancer Legal aid scheme Trials Radiotherapy