Written question asked by Lord Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 1998. It was answered by Henry McLeish (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will list the procurator fiscal posts in respect of which decisions have been taken not to replace an existing fiscal since 1st May 1997; and if he will state the reason for this decision in each case. - Inc fig.

Answer: Mr. Wallace: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the procurator fiscal posts in respect of which decisions have been taken not to replace an existing fiscal since 1 May 1997; and if he will state the reason for this decision in each case. [44818] Mr. McLeish: The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is an independent Government Department under the direction of my noble and learned Friend the Lord Advocate. The only Procurator Fiscal post in respect of which a decision has been taken not to replace an existing fiscal since 1 May 1997 is at Alloa. This decision was taken in May 1998. The reason for this decision was to ensure good management and operational effectiveness.

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