Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

The clause specifies how sums in the hands of the receiver are to be disposed of after a confiscation order has been made. Will the Minister provide clarification of the system that will be used in such a case?

The clause will apply to an enforcement receiver appointed under clause 50 on the application of the prosecutor-—that is, in cases in which the director is not the enforcement authority. It specifies how sums in the hands of the receiver are to be disposed of after a confiscation order has been made. The sums are payable subject to certain prior payments, which the Crown court may order, to the enforcing justices' chief executive. Subsection (3) requires that, once a confiscation has been satisfied, any surplus sums in his hands must be paid as directed by the court to those with an interest in the property concerned. Hon. Members will also notice that the Crown court must give those with interests in the property concerned a reasonable opportunity to make representations before making directions under subsection (3). I hope that I have clarified the points about which the hon. Gentleman was concerned. If not, I am sure that he will pop up and ask further questions.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 54 ordered to stand part of the Bill.