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Article: Blunkett impressed by legal advice service

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January 8, 2008
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FORMER Home Secretary David Blunkett was guest of honour at the launch of a national telephone legal advice service run by a partnership in Sheffield.

Community Legal Advice is a free service run by Howells solicitors alongside A4e, a firm that has already worked on several projects on behalf of the Government.

The service is being provided on behalf of the Legal Services Commission and offers impartial legal advice on issues including employment, debt, housing and benefits.

During his visit to Peel House, in West Bar, Sheffield, where the operators are based, Brightside MP Mr Blunkett met several advisers who were taking calls from the public.

He said: "I am really impressed by the ...

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