HC Deb 29 March 1999 vol 328 c553W
Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much is owed in penalties arising out of carrier' s liability incurred by airlines more than(a) three months, (b) six months, (c) 12 months and (d) two years after the penalty was incurred. [78609]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

As at 24 March 1999, the amounts owed by airlines were as follows:

  1. (a) more than three months: £6,620,480
  2. (b) more than six months: £4,658,480
  3. (c) more than twelve months: £3,772,480
  4. (d) more than two years: £3,058,480.

These amounts include £1.8 million which is the subject of legally binding agreements, and £1.1 million is covered by outstanding writ action.