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[F1F23(1)The amount specified in a direction by virtue of paragraph 2(1)(c) shall not exceed [F3£15,000] .
(2)The [F4 Secretary of State] may by order made by statutory instrument amend sub–paragraph (1) by substituting for the sum of £1,000 such other sum as he considers appropriate.
(3)Before making any such order the [F4 Secretary of State] shall consult the Law Society.
(4)Any statutory instrument made under this paragraph shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]
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F1Sch. 1A inserted (1.4.1991) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), ss. 93(3), 125(6), Sch. 15 (with saving in Sch. 19 para. 14 ); S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch.
F2Sch. 1A inserted (1.4.1991) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), ss. 93(3), 125(6), Sch. 15 (with saving in Sch. 19 para. 14); S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch.
F3Words in Sch. 1A para. 3(1) substituted (1.1.2006) by Solicitors (Compensation for Inadequate Professional Services) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2749), art. 2
F4Words in Sch. 1A substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 3
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