06 May 2005

The leak inquiry - going through the motions

Further to previous posts on planning issues, the latest media briefing has now been published on the Scottish Executive website (here). This involves a brief report of what the First Minister's Official Spokesperson has told the mainstream media what happened in Cabinet that day. Here is the reference to the planning leak inquiry:
"Asked if there had been any discussion on reports of an alleged leak
concerning plans to change the planning system, FMOS said that there had indeed
been a discussion on this. Cabinet had been updated on the progress of the
inquiry into the alleged leak.
Asked if she could say more about this
inquiry, FMOS said no. Asked if the inquiry was ongoing, FMOS said yes. Asked if
the inquiry had broadened, FMOS said that the inquiry was ongoing. Asked if the
inquiry had broadened or deepened, FMOS said that the inquiry was ongoing. Asked
if the person responsible would be sacked, FMOS said that the inquiry was
ongoing and we could not pre-empt the outcome of the inquiry."

Really informative, is it not? Who is carrying out the inquiry? What is the timetable? At least, we know - as we have been told thrice - that the inquiry is "ongoing". If you are awaiting the outcome, don't hold your breath!

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