§ Mr. Rees-Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total of fines imposed in magistrates' courts and unpaid last year; what categories of offence made up the bulk of these outstanding debts; and how much is owing in each category.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe total of fines collected in magistrates' courts in England and Wales outside inner London during the year ended 30th September 1972 amounted to £20,893,046. The amount unpaid at these courts on that date—including fines for which the time allowed for payment had not expired—was £8,311,599. I regret that the other information requested is not available.