Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 16224

Legal Aid Scheme: Mental Health

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Mr Adnan Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the number and geographical distribution of legal aid providers undertaking mental health work to meet existing demand and the future demand anticipated as a result

Answer

Sarah Sackman

This Government recognises the vital work of legal aid mental health providers in supporting vulnerable people to access justice.For civil contracts, including Mental Health, the LAA commissions legal aid services across geographic areas called procuremen...

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