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Complaints to ‘malfunctioning’ watchdog will not be re-investigated, MSPs hear

Complaints about MSPs and councillors which were made to a “malfunctioning” ethical standards watchdog will not be reinvestigated, it has emerged. Last year, auditors discovered a “disturbing” number of failings at the Commissioner for Ethical ...

29 Sept 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

No evidence of Ferguson criminality but not my job to determine, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said she has not seen any evidence of criminality in the procurement and construction of two late and over-budget ferries, but she insisted coming to that conclusion was “not my job”. The Glen Sannox and as-yet-unnamed ...

28 Sept 2022 at 17:36

Scotland

Government in no financial danger over smelter deal, MSPs told

The Scottish Government is in a “robust position” despite facing a potential financial exposure of £161 million due to its involvement in the Lochaber aluminium smelter, MSPs have been told. Government officials said there was extensive ...

24 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Independence will not drive young people’s political thinking in 2026 – Sarwar

Young voters will not be driven by the constitutional question at the next election, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said as he stressed it would take “hard work” but he could be First Minister in 2026. Speaking to journalists ...

06 Mar 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

‘Unacceptable weakness’ in Crofting Commission leadership condemned by MSPs

Scotland’s Crofting Commission is dysfunctional with “unacceptable weakness” in its leadership, a Holyrood committee has warned. Auditor General for Scotland Stephen Boyle found “significant weaknesses in the commission’s leadership ...

21 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Auditor General expresses ‘frustration’ at lack of documents on ferry scandal

Scotland’s Auditor General has expressed his frustration at not being able to review all documentation relating the awarding of a contract for two ferries fraught with delays and overspends. A recent report from Audit Scotland ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

MSPs unanimously back Bill to pardon miners convicted during 1984-85 strike

MSPs have backed a Bill that would see some miners convicted during the strike of 1984-85 pardoned. The Miners’ Strike (Pardons) (Scotland) Bill would see the convictions of those found guilty of breach of the peace, ...

31 Mar 2022 at 18:55

Scotland

Auditor General ponders new ferry inquiry after revelations

Scotland’s Auditor General is considering a new inquiry into two late and over-budget ferries after a documentary raised concerns about their procurement. The Glen Sannox and as-yet-unnamed Hull 802 are due to be ...

07 Oct 2022 at 11:54

Scotland

Minister declines to give further detail to committee’s ferries questions

A Scottish Government minister has declined to give further detail in response to questions from a Holyrood committee investigating the overdue ferries at Ferguson Marine. Keith Brown was asked for details about ...

29 Nov 2022 at 17:23

Scotland

John Swinney: Ferry contract was not signed for political motive

A contract for two late and over-budget ferries was not signed for political gain, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said. In a heated First Minister’s Questions session, which saw Mr Swinney stand in for ...

26 May 2022 at 18:11

Scotland

Government agency responses to ferries inquiry verged on contempt – Leonard

Responses from Scottish Government agencies to the Holyrood investigation into the Ferguson Marine ferries fiasco verged on “contempt”, the committee convener has said. Richard Leonard, convener of the ...

23 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

A Holyrood committee has accused a Scottish Government agency of having “hampered” its scrutiny of the construction of two ferries which are years late and massively over budget. Public Audit ...

24 Mar 2023 at 21:31

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