§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much of the bail money liable to forfeiture, amounting to £12,435, between the period 24th March and 6th May 1972, has now 376W been collected; and what steps are being taken to collect the balance.
§ Mr. ChannonNone. In some cases applications to estreat the recognisances are at present being prepared for submission to the courts.
§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many persons have failed to answer bail since 24th March up to 2nd June, 1972; and what sum has been forfeited and what sum has been collected.
§ Mr. Channon46 persons failed to answer bail during the period 24th March to 2nd June, 1972. The total amount of recognisances liable to be forfeited in respect of these cases is £15,735; the amount so far collected in respect of these cases is nil.