In December 2017 the Scottish Government adopted a new procedure entitled “Handling of harassment complaints involving current or former ministers” (subsequently referred to in this report as the Procedure) which is described as an “internal procedure agreed in December 2017 and published in February 2018 on the Scottish Government intranet”.
Mr Geoffrey Aberdein, former Chief of Staff to Mr Salmond, met Liz Lloyd on or about 5 March 2018. He said that she informed him that two complaints had been made against Mr Salmond and named one of the complainers. She disputes this. Where and why?
Having discussed the matter with other persons Mr Aberdein decided to inform Alec Salmond of what he had been told and did so by telephone later that week. By that time Mr Salmond had already received the letter of 7 March 2018 informing him that complaints had been made.
Afternote. The duties and responsibilities of Sturgeon’s Chief of Staff are very clearly explained in her terms of employment. She is not a civil servant but is expected to adhere to the Civil Service Code of Conduct. She is not permitted to freelance and cannot fart without the authority of the First Minister. That being the case her meeting and agenda for discussion with Aberdein would be previously agreed with Sturgeon’s authority.
Did Hamilton gather the aforementioned very relevant information?
If affirmed why is it not included in the report?
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Geoff Aberdein throughout this sordid affair has studiously avoided addressing the principle of candour in the opportunities made available to him.
Lloyd’s possible association with elements of MI5 may yet have to be established however James Hamilton in a former posting as the DPP would be long familiar with the concept of obfuscation as practised by the British State.
Similar to the events leading up to the ‘mysterious’ circumstances surrounding the death of Willie McRae the Crown and its agents in Scotland will always strive to control the narrative which conveniently suits its own need!
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