LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION

Early day motion 1513, tabled 18 May 2009 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 48 members.

That this House notes that the proposed restructuring of the Legal Services Commission (LSC) will lead to approximately 600 redundancies in England and Wales; is concerned that the level of redundancies is far too high given the current economic climate; and expresses serious concern about the negative impact this may have on the service delivery for the most vulnerable people in England and Wales requiring the services of the LSC, especially in a time of recession when the demand for legal aid services the LSC provides is increasing.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.