HC Deb 27 January 1992 vol 202 c415W
Miss Emma Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average number of liability orders for arrears of community charge processed per hour in the magistrates courts.

Mr. John Patten

I have been asked to reply.

For each hour which magistrates courts in England and Wales specifically set aside for community charge enforcement proceedings, an average of 243 liability orders are issued.

Miss Emma Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average cost per hour to public funds of magistrates courts hearings to grant liability orders for recovery of community charge.

Mr. John Patten

I have been asked to reply.

The average cost per sitting hour in magistrates courts is £217.