6U.K.In Scotland, the recovery of such expenses (as taxed or assessed in such manner as may be prescribed by rules of court) shall be paid to the Commissioner, in priority to other debts—
(a)out of any expenses which, by virtue of any judgment or order of the court, are payable to the applicant by any other person in respect of the matter in connection with which the assistance is provided, and
(b)out of any sum payable to the applicant under a compromise or settlement arrived at in connection with that matter to avoid or bring to an end any proceedings.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 10 para. 6 wholly in force at 1.3.2000; Sch. 10 para. 6 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 75(2)(i); Sch. 10 para. 6 in force at 1.3.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2000/183, art. 2(1)