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The process was two-way: the Executive did not simply decide on a course of action that it was going to pursue at all costs but actively engaged with the committee. That has been true of the development of the bill from its very inception.
We need to ensure that capacity exists and that we invest adequate funds where they are required. We have asked the Executive to discuss that with the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland and the community justice authorities.
That allows for mass participation.The matter is irrelevant in a sense, but we could build on the Glasgow special Olympics this summer and develop interest in that. That is a fruitful idea that we could develop.