6.  For paragraph 1(1) of Part I of Schedule 1 there shall be substituted, in respect of work done on or after 1st April 1992, the following new sub-paragraph—

1.(1) Subject to paragraphs 2 and 3, the appropriate authority shall allow fees for work allowed by it under regulation 6 at the following basic rates—

(a)Magistrates' court proceedings

Class of workRate
Preparation£43.25per hour—(£45.75 per hour for a fee-earner whose office is situated within legal aid area 1)
Advocacy£54.50per hour
Attendance at court where counsel assigned£29.50per hour
Travelling and waiting£24.25per hour
Routine letters written and routine telepnhone calls£3.35per item—(£3.50 per item for a fee-earner whose office is situated within legal aid area 1)

(b)Crown Court and Court of Appeal

Class of workGrade for fee-earnerRate
PreparationSenior Solicitor£51.50Per hour—(£54 per hour for a fee-earner whose office is situated within legal aid area 1)
Solicitor, legal executive or fee-earner of equivalent experience£43.50per hour(£45.75 per hour for a fee-earner whose office is situated within legal aid area 1)
Articled clerk or fee-earner of equivalent experience£28.75per hour(£33 per hour for a fee-earner whose office is situated within legal aid area 1)
AdvocacySenior solicitor£62.50per hour
Solicitor£54.50per hour
Attendance at court where counsel assignedSenior solicitor£41.25per hour
Solicitor, legal executive or fee-earner of equivalent experience£33per hour
Articled clerk or fee-earner of equivalent experience£20per hour
Travelling and waitingSenior solicitor£24.25per hour
Solicitor, legal executive or fee-earner of equivalent experience£24.25per hour
Articled clerk or fee-earner of equivalent experience£12per hour
Routine letters written and routine telephone calls£3.35per hour—(£3.50 per item for a fee-earner whose office is situated within legal aid area 1)