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Written question asked by Earl of Inchcape (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 1998.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
How many people the Office for the Supervision of Solicitors employs; of these how many are employed in purely supportive administrative and clerical work; how many, including out-workers and part-timers, if any, are engaged in the business of supervising solicitors; and, of those engaged in the business of supervising solicitors, how many have a current legal qualification - that is, a solicitor's practising certificate or equivalent; and how many have had formal legal training - that is, a university law degree or equivalent. [HL 380]. - The Office is the responsibility of the Law Society. We therefore do not held the information requested. I suggest that the noble Lord contact the office itself for this information.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 380; 585 c205WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Qualifications Professions Staff Regulation Solicitors Office for the Supervision of Solicitors Office workers
Contains statistics
Yes