§ Mr. Alex Carlileasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to how many mortgage repossessions have taken place in each of the years 1979 to 1985 in (a) England, (b) Scotland and (c) Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George Young[pursuant to his answer, 1 July 1986, c. 459]: Information is available only in respect of England and Wales and cannot be shown separately for the two countries. The following figures include both domestic and non-domestic premises, and do not refer to domestic premises only, as stated in the heading to the table in my reply to the hon. Member for Fulham (Mr. Raynsford) of 10 June at column 129.
County Court Actions for recover), of possession: mortgage possessions: Warrants executed, England and Wales Number 1979 2,460 1980 2,540 1981 3,480 1982 3,700 1983 5,080 1984 7,960 1985 10,160 Source: Lord Chancellor's Department.