§ 1989. Ms. PrimaroloTo ask the Attorney-General if he will list the number of possession orders for rent arrears granted in each English region, for the years(a) 1986, (b) 1987, (c) 1988 and (d)
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe number of possession orders for rent arrears granted in county courts in England for the years 1986 to 1989 are as follows. The number of such orders made in the six circuits within England are also given:
Possession orders for rent arrears granted in England 1986–1989 Circuit 1986 1987 1988 1989 Midland and Oxford 5,268 9,549 13,293 25,607 North Eastern 3,632 5,364 8,495 16,994 Northern 3,978 6,135 9,080 12,403 South Eastern 15,127 14,630 20,881 34,631 Wales and Chester 595 836 1,182 1,836 Western 3,250 4,344 5,488 7,289 England total 31,850 40,858 58,419 98,760 The figures for Wales and Chester circuit exclude possession orders for rent arrears granted in Wales. It should be noted that the figures are for possession orders not evictions since not all orders granted are executed.