HC Deb 17 March 1997 vol 292 cc434-5W
29. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Attorney-General how many people died intestate with no known kin in the last year for which figures are available; how much in money and belongings was left by them; and if he will make a statement. [18858]

The Solicitor-General

For England and Wales, excluding the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, some 2,400 cases were referred to the Treasury Solicitor in 1996 which appeared to concern the estates of persons dying intestate with no known kin. The total of balances on estates, after setting liabilities, accounted for in 1996 following completion of their administration by the Treasury Solicitor was £8,603,204.