To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the costs of Christopher Donaldson, who brought an action for judicial review when prohibited from wearing an Easter Lily in prison common areas, are being met through legal aid; if so, which body authorised the funding; under what criteria; and how many counsel were engaged on his behalf.

The Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission is responsible for determining. applications for civil legal aid in Northern Ireland and does so in accordance with the provisions of the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981. The applicant in this case was in receipt of legal aid and one counsel was engaged on his behalf.