§ Mr. Parkerasked the Home Secretary whether he can give the number of warrants for distress on account of arrears of rent issued in England and Wales in each of the years 1919 to 1937; how many in each year were executed; the total amount of arrears involved in each year in the warrants issued and executed, respectively; the number of homes the whole or part of which was sold under such warrants; and the amount of the proceeds of such sales in each year?
§ The Attorney-GeneralAs the hon. Gentleman is aware, distress on account of arrears of rent can be levied in England and Wales through a certificated bailiff without recourse to the courts. No statistics, therefore, are available which would enable me to give the hon. Gentleman the information for which he asks.