Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 71323

Legal Aid Scheme: Rural Areas

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support she is providing to legal aid providers in (a) rural and (b) semi-rural areas.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Citizens in England and Wales meeting the eligibility criteria should be able to access legal aid services regardless of where they live.The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is responsible for commissioning legal aid services, and it monitors the numbers of provide...

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