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For example, a former drug addict may be acting as a counsellor to drug users but may previously have been involved in the supply of drugs to young people.
Could I just butt in on that point, as a couple of issues arise from it? Although somebody may come to the attention of the authorities, that may never result in a conviction.
I invite Andrew Wilson to make a statement to the committee. If I may, I will read out a prepared statement.This is the first time that I have had to appear before the Standards Committee and I hope that it will be the last.
However, we are reaching the stage in the application of the regulations where expert opinion may differ. That is the only thing that I am worried about.