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Proceeding contribution from Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

I rise to speak principally about new clause 17, which was tabled by the hon. Member for Makerfield (Yvonne Fovargue). Before I do so, I should like to comment on amendment 116. My hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh West (Mike Crockart) made a cogent case for deleting clause 12. The Minister rightly said in Committee that"““the practicalities are the greatest stumbling block, and the costs could be significant.””––[Official Report, Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Public Bill Committee, 8 September 2011; c. 437.]" My hon. Friend underlined that that had been the experience in Scotland. It is therefore clear what the Government's response should be. For the sake of clarity and succinctness, the Bill could appropriately lose clause 12.

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Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
534 c965 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Conditions of employment Data protection Criminal proceedings Debt collection Advisory services Finance Fees and charges Education Legal aid scheme Eligibility Legal representation Legal Services Commission Legal opinion Northern Ireland Workplace pensions Property transfer Social security benefits Reform Telephone services Conditional fee agreements Police stations Lord Chancellor Civil law
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
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