Oral Question·Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
“What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing support for businesses in Scotland.”
Tabled: 15 July 2020Answered: 21 July 2020
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Answer from Hansard
The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Sarah Sackman)
People must be able to access legal aid, regardless of where in the country they live, and this Government have made substantial new investments. On the civil side, in housing and immigration, we have announced uplifts worth £20 million; in respect of criminal law, criminal legal aid solicitors will receive an additional £92 million a year. The Legal Aid Agency works hard to ensure that the supply of, and access to, legal aid is secured across the whole of England and Wales.