HC Deb 27 April 1999 vol 330 c131W
35. 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.