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LEGAL AID SPENDING

Early day motion 1198, tabled 18 March 2014 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 61 members.

That this House notes the need to make savings in the Ministry of Justice's budget; is concerned by the overwhelmingly critical response to the Government's proposals for legal aid, and the impact those proposals will have on access to justice, the integrity of the justice system and the survival of high street solicitors and the independent Bar; and calls on the Government to work with the professions to find alternative savings.

Signatures by party: Labour 48, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.