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LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION'S PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF PRICE COMPETITIVE TENDERING TO THE CRIMINAL LEGAL AID SYSTEM

Early day motion 244, tabled 6 June 2005 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes with concern the Legal Services Commission's (LSC) proposed plans to introduce price competitive tendering to the Criminal Legal Aid System; expresses concern that the changes would force smaller, high street solicitors out of business; fears the proposals would have a particularly detrimental effect on vulnerable members of the community, and black and ethnic minority communities; and urges the LSC to carry out a pilot scheme so that the full effects of the proposals can be properly ascertained.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 9, Plaid Cymru 2.