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The delivery of the sex offending programme continues to evolve and the SPS is shortly to embark on the latest phase, called STOP 2000. All the programmes are based on international research into what actually works.These programmes are regulated for consistency and quality of delivery.
We must make that part of the transition to the new structure. The point is made in the submissions that we have received that we want a new start, not just to recreate the past under a new guise.
We had set a target for 2006, but it has been superseded, as I announced last week, by a new target for 2008. Of course, we shall still expect local authorities to meet their 2006 targets on the way to meeting the new target for 2008.
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-15739 by Nicol Stephen on 26 April 2005, whether the answer indicates that a mandatory ministerial statement can be made anonymously.
To ask the Scottish Executive when the Deputy First Minister will reply to my letter of 26 February 2004 in connection with MW Stephens Ltd and Art Enterprises Ltd.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 March 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive how many invitations to visit local authorities were declined by ministers in each year since 1999, broken down by local authority.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 February 2006