Steve McCabe
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(11 years, 3 months ago)
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Chris Grayling
I entirely understand the concerns my hon. Friend raises. I obviously cannot comment on the specific case, but what I can say is that within our legal aid system both now and in the future discretionary funding will be available for the unexpected and unusual case that might not conform to the central rules of the scheme but where there is a clear need for support to be provided.
Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
Can the Justice Secretary assure us that there is no connection between the original opposition to his proposals from Churches, charities and advocacy groups and the Government’s subsequent efforts to muzzle those organisations through the lobbying Bill?
Chris Grayling
That is a pretty absurd question, to which the answer is that that is complete nonsense.