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There is no dissent from that.Last year, I questioned the minister on his plans for an increase in the number of secure unit places. We had some positive news on that. However, I am not clear where to find the information on a budget increase for secure unit places.
We cannot be diverted from our programme every time a new issue arises. There are 1,001 projects to undertake and investigations to mount and they are all important.
It is quite clear that, if a 40-year-old invites a 14-year-old girl, in full knowledge of her age, to visit him in his flat when no one else is present, there could be a problem.
However, it has been suggested that there could be a circuit of such courts. That would allow people to visit a number of places regularly and to build up knowledge of, and a relationship with, an area.