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Scottish Labour acting leader Jackie Baillie challenged First Minister John Swinney over the Scottish Government’s forthcoming Court of Session battle with the Scottish Information Commissioner. Ministers are appealing two decisions ordering the release of evidence submitted to the James Hamilton inquiry into Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond. The Government argues the commissioner cannot determine whether disclosure would breach court orders protecting complainers’ identities, while the commissioner maintains his office has authority to decide independently. Swinney said ministers were acting in accordance with freedom of information law and court restrictions. Baillie also raised the death of Julie Parker following a four-hour ambulance wait. Swinney described her treatment as unacceptable and confirmed Health Secretary Angela Constance would meet her family.
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