Humza Yousaf says Scottish Ministers’ emails and texts will all be submitted to Covid inquiries

Описание: Scotland’s First Minister has confirmed his Government will comply with demands to supply all email and WhatsApp messages requested by the Covid-19 inquiries.

Humza Yousaf said Scottish ministers will “fully abide by the rules” set out by both the UK and Scottish inquiries into the handling of the pandemic.

It comes as the Scottish inquiry issued ‘do not destroy’ letters urging key organisations, including the Scottish Government, to ensure any information deemed relevant to the probe were retained.

During First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar asked if all past and present ministers comply with the order.

Mr Yousaf replied: “Yes, they will,” adding: “To ensure there is simply no doubt whatsoever, any material that is asked for: WhatsApp messages, emails, signals, telegrams, whatever is asked for or requested; will absolutely be handed over to the Covid inquiries and handed over to them in full.”

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, and her then-deputy, John Swinney, gave evidence to the UK inquiry prior to FMQs on Thursday.

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