The department is committed to enforcing as many criminal financial impositions as possible. Working with an external provider would bring the necessary investment, technology and innovation to build on the improvements already made by HMCTS.

It has not been possible to answer this question within the timeframe. I will write to the Hon. Member in due course.

The Ministry of Justice does not collate the information in the manner requested, and it is not possible to identify the amount of victim surcharge collected in relation to offences where there was no victim.

The Ministry of Justice Court Proceedings Database holds information on defendants proceeded against, found guilty and sentenced for criminal offences in England and Wales. This database holds information on offences provided by the statutes under which proceedings are brought but not the specific circumstances of each case. This centrally held information does not include details of the amount of victim surcharge imposed for the majority of cases. Below is a link to our most recent quarterly bulletin.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/282983/1-executive-summary-tables.xls

The amount of victim surcharge imposed and collected from October 2012 to September 2013 (latest published period) is set out as follows:

The balance of the amount imposed that is remaining at the end of the period will include amounts that are being paid by instalments or were not due for payment by that time. The closer to the point of imposition the greater the proportion will be that remains outstanding as many offenders will be paying by instalments.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) takes the issue of financial penalty enforcement very seriously and is working to ensure that clamping down on defaulters is a continued priority nationwide. HMCTS actively pursues all outstanding impositions until certain they cannot be collected. Total collection reached an all time high at the end of 2012-13 and collection has continued to rise in this financial year.

HMCTS are actively seeking an external provider for the future delivery of compliance and enforcement services. This will bring the necessary investment and innovation to significantly improve the collection of criminal financial penalties and reduce the cost of the service to the taxpayer.

The Ministry of Justice does not centrally collate the information in the manner requested, and it is not possible to attribute the amount of victim surcharge collected by type of sentence imposed by the courts.

The value of uncollected victim surcharge as at 31 March 2013 is £12.1 million. This amount is net of administrative cancellations.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) takes the issue of financial penalty enforcement very seriously and is working to ensure that clamping down on defaulters is a continued priority nationwide. HMCTS actively pursues all outstanding impositions until certain they cannot be collected. Collection reached an all time high at the end of 2012-13 and has continued to rise in this financial year. At the end of September 2013 total collection (all imposition types excluding confiscation orders) was higher than the same point in the previous year and the outstanding balance had reduced since the start of the financial year. On average over the last 12 month 69% of accounts have been either closed or are compliant with payment terms by 12 months after imposition.

HMCTS are actively seeking an external provider for the future delivery of compliance and enforcement services. This will bring the necessary investment and innovation to significantly improve the collection of criminal financial penalties and reduce the cost of the service to the taxpayer.

Under this Government, more money is being used to fund victims’ services than ever before. Despite a law being introduced in 1996, which allowed money to be

deducted from prisoner’s earnings to help fund support for victims, the previous Government failed to act on this, depriving victims of potentially millions of pounds of support.

Information for the financial year 2011-12, including receipts received up to 18 months after the imposition date, and financial year 2012-13 to date, is provided in the table.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) takes the issue of financial penalty enforcement very seriously and is working to ensure that clamping down on defaulters is a continued priority nationwide. HMCTS actively pursues all outstanding impositions until certain they cannot be collected. Collection reached an all time high at the end of 2012-13 and has continued to rise in this financial year. At the end of September 2013 total collection (all imposition types excluding confiscation orders) was higher than the same point in the previous year and the outstanding balance had reduced since the start of the financial year. On average over the last 12 month 69% of accounts have been either closed or are compliant with payment terms by 12 months after imposition.

HMCTS are actively seeking an external provider for the future delivery of compliance and enforcement services. This will bring the necessary investment and innovation to significantly improve the collection of criminal financial penalties and reduce the cost of the service to the taxpayer.

Under this Government, more money is being used to fund victims’ services than ever before. Despite a law being introduced in 1996, which allowed money to be deducted from prisoner’s earnings to help fund support for victims, the previous Government failed to act on this, depriving victims of potentially millions of pounds of support.

Due to limitations in accounting systems, information is not available for earlier years without disproportionate cost.

Cancellations relate mainly to remissions and statutory declarations.