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Proceeding contribution from Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 March 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

I am sorry, but I am not going to take questions. We are hard-pressed for time. I have offered to re-engage, but as I said before, the evidence we asked for has not been forthcoming and I do not believe the argument that without this amendment, it is going to be catastrophic for these particular cases; that is, for those which people want to take through our law courts. I ask the noble Lord to withdraw his amendment—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
736 c345 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Disadvantaged Damages Advisory services Asbestosis Asbestos Legal profession Health services Fees and charges Human rights Legal aid scheme Liability Environment Exemptions Injuries Insolvency Insurance Legal Services Commission Legal costs Industrial diseases Property transfer Negligence Mesothelioma Pneumoconiosis Trade unions Telephone services Conditional fee agreements
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk