Barristers (Payments)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Attorney-General – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 March 1993.

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Photo of Mr Derek Spencer Mr Derek Spencer , Brighton, Pavilion 12:00, 1 March 1993

I can only advise the hon. and learned Gentleman to get a better clerk. In his next case, he will be entitled to an interim payment after 20 days. When the case is concluded, his clerk can put in a fee note for payment on account—long before it ever gets to the central taxation unit, as I know from my own experience.