Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 April 1999. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 April 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, which officials in his Department had discussions with representatives of GJW, and on how many occasions and on what dates concerning the wish by Cape plc to amend the Access to Justice Bill [Lords] to ban foreign workers of British companies obtaining legal aid; and whether the statement of the Head of legal aid spending in his Department that the implication of such a multiple claim by foreign nationals on the public purse would be a matter of serious concern was made with the knowledge of Ministers. - (Holding answer 31 March 1999).

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which officials in his Department had discussions with representatives of GJW, and on how many occasions and on what dates concerning the wish by Cape plc to amend the Access to Justice Bill [Lords] to ban foreign workers of British companies obtaining legal aid; and whether the statement of the Head of legal aid spending in his Department that the implication of such a multiple claim by foreign nationals on the public purse would be a matter of serious concern was made with the knowledge of Ministers. [78746] Mrs. Roche: [holding answer 31 March 1999]: There have been no such discussions, and no such statement was made.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 329 c586W; 78746
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Companies Civil service Legal aid scheme Exemptions Ministers Meetings Migrant workers Treasury GJW Government Relations Cape Industries
Legislation: Access to Justice Bill (HL) 1998/99