Oral Answers to Questions — Legal Aid and Advice

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 November 1956.

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Photo of Mr Barnett Janner Mr Barnett Janner , Leicester North West 12:00, 12 November 1956

In view of the fact that legislation dealing with rent control is being introduced, is not the hon. and learned Gentleman aware that a very large number of inquiries would have to be made by people who could not afford to consult lawyers? Would the hon. and learned Gentleman reconsider his decision about the speed of introducing this advice scheme in consequence of that action which is being taken by the Government?