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Written Question · S1W-31947 · Session 1

Which, and what percentage of, publications produced by the Scottish Court Service from May 1999 to June 2002 refer people to the Citi'en's…

Answered Asked by Robert Brown LD Lodged 25 Nov 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive which, and what percentage of, publications produced by the Scottish Court Service from May 1999 to June 2002 refer people to the Citi'en's Advice Bureau service for advice and assistance and whether Citi'ens Advice Scotland is made aware of such referrals prior to publication.

The answer

Answered by Hugh Henry on 17 Dec 2002 · 22 days after it was lodged, 8 days after it was due

The Scottish Court Service has issued eight publications which contain a reference to the Citizens Advice Bureau as a potentially useful contact for users of the courts. These were:Office of the Public GuardianPower of Attorney. Guidance
- General.Intormit with Funds. Guidance
- Access to Funds.Intervention Orders (Part 6). Guidance for Financial Intervenors.Guardianship Orders (Part 6). General guidance for Financial guardians.Guardianship Orders (Part 6). Inventory and guidance notes.Guardianship Orders (Part 6). Management plan and guidance notes.CourtsDo-it-yourself Divorce.Victims Information Pack.Other guidance leaflets published by the Scottish Executive and distributed through the courts may contain references to Citizens Advice Bureau.Citizens Advice Scotland were consulted on the relevant publications issued by the Office of the Public Guardian. In future the Scottish Court Service will make Citizens Advice Scotland aware of any such future reference prior to publication.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-31947 by reference.