Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the backlog that we have in family law has caused me a considerable amount of concern, and I have directed the department to work with the Legal Services Board to examine what the options might be for us to deal with that issue. That may include things like increasing the tariff for family law, it may include opening a second office or a separate office to allow both sides to be represented, and it may involve hiring more staff lawyers. But in any case I would expect to hear back from the department with a range of options, and then I will have to work with my colleagues on the standing committee and, of course, the Minister of Finance to see whether or not we can afford those options. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 53-15(3): Availability Of Legal Aid
In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 53-15(3): Availability Of Legal Aid
Question 53-15(3): Availability Of Legal Aid
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 21st, 2004
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