The decrease in the number of PF posts is as a result of re-structuring in the department and areas introducing the most efficient way of delivering the service.Sheriff Court Areas October 2001 to October 2005, Legal Staff in Post – Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Numbers (does not Include Trainee Solicitors)Grampian, Highland And Islands Office 1-10-2001 1-10-2002 1-10-2003 1-10-2004 1-10-2005 PF Posts Staff in Post FTE Including PF PF Posts Staff in Post Fte Including PF PF Posts Staff in Post FTE Including PF PF Posts Staff in Post FTE Including PF PF Posts Staff in Post FTE Including PF Aberdeen 1 18 1 22 1 20 1 22 1 23 Banff 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 Dingwall 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 Dornoch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Elgin 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Fort William 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Inverness 1 5 1 7...