Written question asked by Martin Salter (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 February 2000. It was answered by David Lock (Labour) on Monday, 14 February 2000 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if he will invite past, present, temporary and permanent staff at the Reading Area Legal Aid Board office to comment anonymously about practices at the centre.

Answer: Mr. Salter: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will invite past, present, temporary and permanent staff at the Reading Area Legal Aid Board office to comment anonymously about practices at the centre. [110016] Mr. Lock: I am, of course, willing to listen to any concerns by past, present, temporary and permanent staff about allegations of impropriety at any of the Board's offices. Where such complaints give rise to matters of legitimate concern, I will ensure they are properly investigated within the constraints inherent in anonymous complaints. The Board has in place established procedures for staff to raise concerns regarding any illegal, improper or unethical behaviour within the Board. These procedures provide for concerns to be raised in confidence with the Board's Head of Internal Audit.

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