Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Sunday, 23 October 1994. It was answered by John M Taylor (Conservative) on Monday, 24 October 1994 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Lord Chancellors Dept

Question

To whom high sheriffs and under sheriffs are accountable; and what are the procedures for an individual citizen to pursue a claim against an Under Sheriff whom he believes to have acted in an oppressive manner.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

248 c396W;248 c394W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Complaints Accountability Debt collection High sheriffs