HC Deb 29 January 1979 vol 961 c303W
Mr. F. P. Crowder

asked the Secretary of State for the Nome Department how much money was taken in fines in crown courts and magistrates' courts, respectively, in 1976 and 1977, respectively.

Dr. Summerskill

Fines imposed by the crown court are collected and enforced by magistrates courts. Separate figures for fines imposed by the crown court are not available.

The fines received during the financial years 1975–76, 1976–77 and 1977–78 amounted to £45,885,989, £59,022,051 and £71,246,594 respectively.