Stop the Shilly Shallying
The bosses of Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games are still dodging questions - about the shock resignation of its former chief executive - John Scott.
See previous post below dated 28 June 1011: 'Stop the Shilly Shallying'.
The Evening Times - for example - submitted a list of 20 questions to Glasgow 2014 Ltd - which is funded by more than £400 million of taxpayers’ cash.
But straight answers are still about as rare as trams at the other end of the M8 - in Auld Reekie.
The situation is similar to the one involving COSLA - which although wholly funded by public money is not on the list of designated bodies - caught by the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
So just like COSLA - Glasgow 2014 Ltd - is saying that it doesn't have to tell anybody anything about its 'private' affairs - which is, of course, nonsense and a public disgrace.
Glasgow MSPs are now weighing in - demanding that the truth be told - and that the public have a right to know - about what's being said and done in their name.
Stop the Shilly Shallying
News reports today confirm that John Scott - chief executive of Glasgow's Commonwealth Games project has resigned - after failing to declare an 'offer' he received from a potential supplier.
Now on the face of things John Scott appears to have acted honourably - which is almost unheard of these days, of course.
In the blink of an eye, Mr Scott has admitted his error of judgement - and left his £180,000 a year post - with immediate effect.
But why all the secrecy about the circumstances surrounding his resignation?
What exactly was the offer - and who made the offer to Mr Scott?
Because it might just be the case that the authorities should be taking action - against the potential supplier as well.
Apparently there are strict rules governing gifts and gratuities - which is what you would expect - given the all too obvious conflicts of interest involved.
So let's stop all this shilly shallying.
The good citizens of Glasgow deserve to know - what's really been going on.
See previous post below dated 28 June 1011: 'Stop the Shilly Shallying'.
The Evening Times - for example - submitted a list of 20 questions to Glasgow 2014 Ltd - which is funded by more than £400 million of taxpayers’ cash.
But straight answers are still about as rare as trams at the other end of the M8 - in Auld Reekie.
The situation is similar to the one involving COSLA - which although wholly funded by public money is not on the list of designated bodies - caught by the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
So just like COSLA - Glasgow 2014 Ltd - is saying that it doesn't have to tell anybody anything about its 'private' affairs - which is, of course, nonsense and a public disgrace.
Glasgow MSPs are now weighing in - demanding that the truth be told - and that the public have a right to know - about what's being said and done in their name.
Stop the Shilly Shallying
News reports today confirm that John Scott - chief executive of Glasgow's Commonwealth Games project has resigned - after failing to declare an 'offer' he received from a potential supplier.
Now on the face of things John Scott appears to have acted honourably - which is almost unheard of these days, of course.
In the blink of an eye, Mr Scott has admitted his error of judgement - and left his £180,000 a year post - with immediate effect.
But why all the secrecy about the circumstances surrounding his resignation?
What exactly was the offer - and who made the offer to Mr Scott?
Because it might just be the case that the authorities should be taking action - against the potential supplier as well.
Apparently there are strict rules governing gifts and gratuities - which is what you would expect - given the all too obvious conflicts of interest involved.
So let's stop all this shilly shallying.
The good citizens of Glasgow deserve to know - what's really been going on.
