Summary
EDUCATION Secretary Michael Russell dismissed in the most bullish terms last night opposition claims that he had acted inappropriately over school closures in Argyll and Bute.
Mr Russell told the Scottish Parliament that at every stage he had followed ministerial protocol and had "insulated himself" against any inappropriate involvement when, as candidate for the constituency in May, he expressed a view against closures in a leaked email to local SNP councillors.See the full content of this document
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Russell Rejects Accusations Over Stance On Closing Schools
The South of Scotland list MSP also made clear he had sought the approval of the Argyll and Bute MSP and Energy Minister, Jim Mather, before campaigning there.
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