Alex Salmond inquiry 'frustrated' by Scottish Government

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The inquiry examining how the Scottish Government handled harassment complaints against former First Minister Alex Salmond has said it is frustrated and disappointed by the lack of evidence submitted to the committee.

In a letter to Leslie Evans, the permanent secretary to the Scottish Government, committee convener Linda Fabiani MSP calls on the government to “revisit” their decision to withhold information from the committee.

Last week, the Scottish Government told the inquiry that it will not hand over key legal evidence relating to the successful court action brought by Alex Salmond which cost the taxpayer £500,000 in expenses.

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