§ Mr. David Walderasked the Attorney-General what is the number of cases involving the affairs of individuals dealt with by the Court of Protection in the last three years for which figures are available, the number of such cases in which the consent of the individual concerned was obtained, the number in which such consent was obtained from a relative, the number of such cases in which no such consent was obtained or could be obtained; and in these cases whether public notice was given or not.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralFor the years 1975, 1976 and 1977 the numbers of estates under administration in the Court of Protection were 23,178, 23,636 and 24,104 respectively. Whilst the individual concerned and other interested persons may raise objections in the course of proceedings, their express consent is not normally required and figures for cases where such consent was given are not available. Notice of proceedings is given only to the parties and to appropriate relatives.