However, Professor McLean indicated that she is more than happy to meet the group to discuss the issue of women offenders.We are still waiting for information about "Towards a Just Conclusion: Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses in Scottish civil and criminal cases", which the group wanted to examine in relation to women. As for the visit to Cornton Vale prison, I have asked Sylvia Jackson, who is organising the visit, to report to the small group, which is probably the most useful way of finding out the important issues concerning the treatment of women in prison.