| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| High Court | County Court or Magistrates' Court | |
| WORK | ||
1. Routine letters out. | £7.50 per item | £6.60 per item |
2. Routine telephone calls. | £4.15 per item | £3.65 per item |
3. All other preparation work including any work which was reasonably done arising out of or incidental to the proceedings, interviews with client, witnesses, and other parties; obtaining evidence; preparation and consideration of, and dealing with, documents, negotiations and notices; dealing with letters written and received and telephone calls which are not routine. | £75.00 per hour (£79.50 per hour where solicitor’s office situated within legal aid area 1) | £66.00 per hour (£70.00 per hour where solicitor’s office situated within legal aid area 1) |
4. Attending counsel in conference or at the trial or hearing of any summons or application at court, or other appointment. | £37.00 per hour | £32.50 per hour |
5. Attending without counsel at the trial or hearing of any cause or the hearing of any summons or other application at court, or other appointment. | £75.00 per hour | £66.00 per hour |
6. Travelling and waiting in connection with the above matters. | £33.25 per hour | £29.20 per hour |