According to Scottish ExecutiveEducation Department staff calendar archives, persistent young offenders or youthjustice data issues were due to be discussed at eight meetings in the relevant timeperiod.The relevant meetings are recordedas follows:September 2005SCRA and Sponsor Division meeting– 1 September 2005.November 2005SCRA and Sponsor Division meeting– 17 November 2005Youth Justice Data Meeting –25 November 2005.February 2006Youth Justice Data Meeting –16 February 2006.March 2006SCRA and Sponsor Division meeting– 10 March 2006Youth Justice Data Meeting –16 March 2006.June 2006.SCRA and Sponsor Division meeting– 23 June 2006Meeting to discuss 2003-04 to2005-06 youth justice performance report – 23 June 2006.In addition, Scottish Executiveofficials are in frequent, if not daily, contact...