§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total amount of fines outstanding at 30 September 1979 in the inner London area; how much of the amounts outstanding in inner London and of the £25,691,423 fines outstanding in England and Wales, respectively, still had time for payment; and how much was outstanding after the last date ordered for payment.
§ Mr. BrittanI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to make more effective provision for the recovery of fines, in view of the large number of unpaid fines.
§ Mr. BrittanWe have no plans for legislation at present, but we keep this matter under review.