John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister, is asked whether he will cooperate with an inquiry related to the Peter Murrell scandal, but he does not give a clear answer. Multiple outlets report that Swinney responds briefly when questioned by journalists, and his position is not confirmed publicly.
One report says Swinney’s spokesperson also refuses to state that he will cooperate and rejects the idea of a Westminster-led inquiry into the matter. Other coverage describes Swinney being questioned as MPs meet in private in Westminster, with the focus on whether the Scottish government will engage with any investigations.
Across the accounts, the key point is that Swinney’s side does not provide confirmation either way regarding cooperation, and commentary from the spokesperson indicates reluctance or refusal to endorse the involvement of Westminster in an inquiry. The reports provide no details on the scope, timing, or terms of any inquiry itself, beyond the question of cooperation.
