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The survey of local authorities that was commissioned to gather information about the availability of structured personal change programmes showed that seven local authorities did not respond, and six provided no specific sex offender programmes.
We do not know what results some of the programmes are having. It is clearly not rational to run programmes and resource them hugely without building in a validation procedure.
Although we have been considering articulated programmes for work-based learning in the business environment in West Lothian, we have been unable to achieve articulation, which means that we cannot roll out the programme.
It is too early. Thank you. I seek your assistance in understanding the perceived advantage that is to be gained from moving from yearly to quarterly budgeting.
I can see the argument for saying that the eligibility test for advice and assistance, assistance by way of representation and legal aid should be the same.