2U.K.The assistance provided under section 53 may include the making of arrangements for, or for the Commissioner to bear the costs of—
(a)the giving of advice or assistance by a solicitor or counsel, and
(b)the representation of the applicant, or the provision to him of such assistance as is usually given by a solicitor or counsel—
(i)in steps preliminary or incidental to the proceedings, or
(ii)in arriving at or giving effect to a compromise to avoid or bring an end to the proceedings.