Sandra however disagrees.  She said: "I am concerned by the idea of separate Muslim Scout groups. This can only exacerbate the problem of young people socialising only with those from a similar ethnic background.
 
"In some areas of Glasgow we have gangs of Asian and white youths who never seem to meet together. She said.  I want to see young people being integrated, not separated, and the idea of dividing people on religious lines does concern me.

"I agree with Sajid Quayum, of the Islamic Society of Britain when he says that: There is a massive demand for organised youth activities in the Muslim community in Glasgow and across the whole of Scotland and Scouting values are good strong values.  I disagree however that the way to teach these values is in a segregated manner.  That seems to me to be self defeating.

"The formation of separate groups along these lines will only entrench the very attitudes that we are seeking to break down.  Integration not segregation that is the only way forward."