The Department for International Development uses a number of sources of legal expertise in both the UK and overseas. Records are available for full expenditure only from 2003-04. DFID does not maintain central records of the purpose of each piece of legal representation and advice.
Cost (£) 2003-04 855,996 2004-05 721,927 2005-06 650,615 2006-07 522,004 2007-08 670,057 2008-09 696,323