§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many people have been summonsed for poll tax arrears in England to the latest available date; what is the estimated cost of legal proceedings to date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenI have been asked to reply.
688WDuring the period 1 April 1990 to 30 September 1991 magistrates courts in England issued approximately 7.5 million summonses. The estimated cost of legal proceedings during this period is £5 million.