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Mr. David Heath
To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to reform the shrievalty. [81025]
Mr. Hoon
Sheriffs have a role in the enforcement of High Court judgments. A review of enforcement is currently being undertaken by this Department, which will examine that role in some detail, particularly during the Review's second stage, starting in June 2000 Any proposals affecting the Sheriffs will be subject to public consultation.