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31.
Mr. Fairbairn
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the closure of local sheriff courts in rural areas of Scotland.
Mr. Harry Ewing
The general aim is to have one court for each sheriff court district, but the closure of any existing court will depend on consideration of all the relevant circumstances, including the convenience of court users.