Ms Angela Denning:

There are approximately 250 to 300 declarations of wardship per year. In addition to that, we have cases of minors, where cases are settled or, as the Chairman noted, there may have been catastrophic injuries to the child. The money comes into court and if the minor is made a ward of court, he or she will also come in. At the moment, there are approximately 650 deceased wards. Their money is still there until such time as probate is dealt with and the estate can be distributed if there is any money.