asked the Minister for Justice the title, function, date of establishment and budget of each non-commercial State-sponsored body under his aegis; and if the rate of increase in its budget has exceeded or been less than the rate of increase over the past five years of (a) his own Department and (b) Government expenditure generally; and, if so, by how much.
Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies.
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The only body under the aegis of my Department which would come within the scope of the question is the Legal Aid Board, and the relevant information is as follows:
Title: The Legal Aid Board.
Function: To provide legal services in accordance with the provisions of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid and Advice.
Date of Establishment: 22 December 1979.
Provision in 1982, Estimates — £1,400,000.
Increase since 1977 — Not applicable.