I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 77 together.
Although this was not a provision in the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, I announced during the debate that the civil legal aid scheme would be extended to allow complainants in rape cases to consult a legal aid solicitor. I am considering the provision of additional staff to enable the Legal Aid Board to deal with this work. The cost can be met from the board's increased grant-in-aid for 1991. In connection with the provision in the Act for the holding in the Central Criminal Court of trials for rape offences and aggravated sexual assault, I stated during the debate on the Bill that I would keep the position about the workload of the High Court under review. I have been in contact with the President of the High Court on this aspect and if extra resources are needed, they will be provided.