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The Executive, and ultimately the Parliament, will decide where they should be applied. Our priorities may be shared elsewhere in the UK, but they are our priorities.
Those are substantial powers and they may require to be used.I agree that, in considering this issue, we need to pay particular attention to the interests of low-income and rural communities.
When somebody comes out of prison—assuming the risk assessment has been done properly—they may have issues that require continuing treatment and co-operation in the community.