Regulation 4

After paragraph 4(9) of Schedule 1 Part II, there shall be inserted the following new sub-paragraph—

“(9A)

Where a solicitor prepares a case with a view to counsel appearing at the substantive hearing without the solicitor attending court, the standard preparation fee payable (including any increase made in that fee by virtue of sub-paragraph (8)(a) or (9)) shall be further increased by £23·00 (or by £24·50 for a fee-earner whose office is situated within legal aid area 1, 13 or 14).”.