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Mr. McQuarrie
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many divorce actions are listed for hearing in Scotland; and what is the average time being taken by the courts to clear these cases.
Mr. Allan Stewart
As at 25 June there were 398 defended divorce actions listed for proof. The average interval between fixing and hearing proof in such actions is 16 court working weeks.