asked the Attorney-General what is the national average of the population served per solicitor; and if he is satisfied that each geographical area has an adequate supply of solicitors to ensure that its legal needs are met.

The average number of persons served per solicitor in private practice in England and Wales is approximately 1,900. The answer to the second part of the Question is "No", and this accounts for a Dart of the unmet need which my noble Friend is studying.