Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 14 Dec 2010 Legal aid
"I understand and appreciate that there is some merit in the Government’s decision to simplify legal aid and that the costs in recent years have spiralled and become unsustainable, particularly at a time like this. Considering what the hon. Member for Westminster North (Ms Buck) has said, however, I feel …..." Stephen Lloyd - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. Although the overall legal aid budget has spiralled out of control, I have real concerns about the Government’s proposals—they are based on the previous Government’s proposals, which is one of the ironies—for changing legal aid. I do have concerns, which I why …..." Stephen Lloyd - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Lady for that intervention. That is a fair comment, and I certainly will not dispute the facts of what she says.
I was talking about the upwards of £250,000 that the two charities in Eastbourne stand to lose. They use that funding to support more than …..." Stephen Lloyd - View Speech
"That is a fair point, and I look forward to hearing exactly how the Minister will respond.
I recognise that these are difficult economic times and that the Ministry of Justice faces incredibly difficult budgetary decisions. However, I am concerned that without a clear alternative for resourcing and supporting preventive …..." Stephen Lloyd - View Speech