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Question: Do you think that a workable solution might be to have a concrete basis for a fund and then for it to be topped-up by confiscated assets?

Governor: I think that is one of the ways forward. That is one of the ways we need to look at.

Question: Do you think it might have a considerable effect on the morale of law enforcement agencies (inaudible) and agencies as well, if the direct proceeds of (inaudible)?

Governor: Yes 1 do. I think one of the attractions of the idea of using confiscated assets in that way is to allow people to see, not least those in the law enforcement area, that there is a direct and positive effect of their activities, not just in locking-up criminals and those people who engage in this obscene trade, but also actually providing some positive assistance for those who are suffering.

Question: It occurs to me there is going to be an increase in the current Government expenditure on a regular basis for agencies involved (inaudible)

Governor: That is what we are considering as part of our public expenditure discussions.

Question: How much more money?

Governor: That is what we are considering as part of our public expenditure discussions.

Question: So where (inaudible) to provide the basis for this fund? What kind of sources would (inaudible)?

Governor: Government is one of them but there may be others as well. But I don't want to give you a comprehensive reply on that until we have heard from ACAN who are themselves looking at it at the moment and I want to get the benefit of their advice. But I would just like to underline the point that this campaign is for the Government, as it is I believe for the community, a real priority, and that when you have got a priority like this you have to use a rather vulgar expression - to put your money where your mouth is.

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Question: Do you think the drug problem is very serious in the territory right now?