HC Deb 15 June 1972 vol 838 cc375-6W
Mr. Stratton Mills

asked 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 been collected; and what steps are being taken to collect the balance.

Mr. Channon

None. In some cases applications to estreat the recognisances are at present being prepared for submission to the courts.

Mr. Stratton Mills

asked 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. Channon

46 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.