Written question asked by Oliver Heald (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 October 2001. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Monday, 22 October 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

Lord Chancellors Dept

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what is the total amount of money owed in respect of arrears of maintenance under orders registered at Peterborough Magistrates' Court. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Heald: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the total amount of money owed in respect of arrears of maintenance under orders registered at Peterborough magistrates' court. [9396] Mr. Wills: I have been informed by the Justices' Clerk for the area that the total arrears of maintenance orders at Peterborough Magistrates' Court appears to be £6,185,950. However, it is possible that this figure is overstated, as maintenance may have been paid direct between parties, parties may have reconciled, re-married or one of the parties may have died.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9396; 373 c46W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Children Arrears Family courts Maintenance Magistrates' courts Non-payment Cambridgeshire Peterborough
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk