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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.


Lord Chancellors Dept

Question
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what assessment he has made of the Legal Aid Board's compliance with section 38 of the Legal Aid Act 1988.
Answer

Mr. Salter: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what assessment he has made of the Legal Aid Board's compliance with section 38 of the Legal Aid Act 1988. [110020] Mr. Lock: Section 38 of the Legal Aid Act prevents disclosure of information concerning an application for legal aid to any unauthorised third party. On the information before me at present, I am satisfied that the Board takes its responsibilities seriously and is careful to comply with section 38.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
344 c453W; 110020
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disclosure of information Administration Legal aid scheme Legal Aid Board