HC Deb 13 February 1976 vol 905 c435W
Mr. Rossi

asked the Attorney-General what is the average time taken in the county courts for disposal of cases for possession made under the Rent Acts calculated from the issue of summons to final judgment.

The Attorney-General

Details of cases brought only under the Rent Acts are not separately available. During the first six months of 1975 the average interval between the issue and first hearing of actions in county courts for possession of residential premises was six weeks or in cases where expedition was sought and granted three weeks. Figures are not available as to the number of cases in which a judgment was not given at the first hearing.

Mr. Rossi

asked the Attorney-General what is the percentage recovery in full as recorded in the county courts in respect of such judgments (a) for costs, (b) for any damages awarded and (c) for arrears of rent.

The Attorney-General

Information is not available regarding the percentage recovery in county court judgments.