§ Mr. Delwyn Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the total arrears of maintenance on all spouse or child maintenance orders registered in magistrates' courts in England and Wales at the end of the last audit period.
§ Mr. MayhewI regret that the information requested in not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Delwyn Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the average amount of all the spouse maintenance orders registered in magistrates' courts in England and Wales;
(2) how many spouse maintenace orders are registered in magistrates' courts in England and Wales; and what proportion in each case is currently in arrears;
(3) how many child maintenance orders were registered in magistrates' courts in England and Wales in respect of domestic proceedings guardianship or care orders;
(4) what is the average amount of all child maintenance orders registered in the magistrates' courts in England and Wales in respect of domestic proceedings guardianship or care orders.
§ Mr. MayhewI regret that the information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.