Health Secretary Gray apologises for misleading Parliament on football match meetings

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray has issued an apology for inadvertently misleading MSPs regarding the documentation of meetings held at football matches. Opposition parties, including the Conservatives and Labour, accused him of making false statements about the availability of meeting summaries, particularly after a Freedom of Information request revealed no records existed for the 2023 League Cup Final at Hampden Park. Gray acknowledged the error, stating he had incorrectly asserted that summaries were available for all engagements, despite earlier clarifying that not all meetings required minutes. He attended six matches, including two national team games, while using a government car, leading to further scrutiny of his actions. Opposition members have called for more transparency and accountability, questioning the integrity of the information provided to Parliament. Despite the controversy, First Minister John Swinney deemed the matter