§ Mr. Pounderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in how many cases have those persons in Northern Ireland who are currently withholding payment of rent and rates to local authorities had their earnings attached; and how this figure compares with that on 24th March, 1972.
§ Mr. David HowellThere have been to date, three cases in which the earnings of those withholding payments to local authorities have been attached under Section 3 of the Payments for Debt (Emergency Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland), 1971. My right hon. Friend is not aware of any change in the position since 24th March, 1971.