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<p>After the latest LAA civil tender the number of offices providing legal aid services
has increased by 7% in housing and debt. The LAA reviews the access to services on
a regular basis and takes any necessary action to maintain access to those services.</p><p>
</p><p>As a result of the 2018 civil contract procurement activity access to providers
offering Housing advice in Kent, and specifically the Kent Coast procurement area
in which Canterbury falls, has increased.</p><p> </p><p>Following an extensive and
open programme of engagement, we recently published our review of LASPO. We announced
that we are launching a series of pilots offering early legal advice for an area of
social welfare such as housing. These pilots will help us determine the most effective
solutions going forward.</p>
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