Further to the answer to question S2W-9015 by Cathy Jamieson on 30 August 2004, why the costs given did not include the opportunity costs o…

Answered Asked by Linda Fabiani SNP Lodged 24 Sep 2004

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-9015 by Cathy Jamieson on 30 August 2004, why the costs given did not include the opportunity costs of assigning prison officers to escort duties.

The answer

Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 19 Oct 2004 · 25 days after it was lodged, 11 days after it was due

I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:
Because such costs are not readily quantifiable.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-10926 by reference.