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To be honest, I am seeking the advice of the minister as to how best to do things. I have certain sympathies with Sarah Boyack's proposals in amendment 92.
I agree with Jim Gallagher. We are trying our best to get the times brought down while respecting the rights of the people who are caught up in the system.
Will you elaborate on why you think having 500 prisoners is best for a new Peterhead? Sorry, I did not mean to suggest that 500 places was the best figure for long-term adult male sex offenders.