Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which barristers are employed by the Public Defence Service; and what day rates each such person charges.

In a joint statement with the Bar Council, the Criminal Bar Association and the Circuit Leaders, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that normal working relationships have been restored and there is no need to expand the PDS Advocacy Unit further.

As at 10th July 2014, the following Barristers have commenced employment with the PDS:

Queens Counsel

David Aubrey QC

Gregory Bull QC

John Burton QC

Alun Jenkins QC

Andrew Lamb QC

Stephen Leslie QC

Michael Wood QC

Juniors

Lisa Hennessey

Robin Howat

Tom Mitchell

Gerald Mohabir

Emma Nott

Simon Perkins

Adam Roxborough

Martin L. Sharpe

Peter Woodall

George Zachary

As employed Barristers no day rates are charged for work done.