In a letter to Roseanna Cunningham, Andrew Kerr stated that he was willing to attend the session provided it was made clear that he would not discuss any issue relating to the ongoing petition for a fatal accident inquiry. Read more about In a letter to Roseanna Cunningham, Andrew Kerr stated that he was willing to attend the session provided it was made clear that he would not discuss any issue relating to the ongoing petition for a fatal accident inquiry.
Sylvia Shearer and Andrew MacLeod discussed advising Andrew Kerr to attend the Health Committee to give evidence whilst not straying on to issues that could affect the judicial review. Read more about Sylvia Shearer and Andrew MacLeod discussed advising Andrew Kerr to attend the Health Committee to give evidence whilst not straying on to issues that could affect the judicial review.
Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that she felt exposed being asked to give an off the record briefing and upon reflection she wanted her actions and advice on the record. Read more about Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that she felt exposed being asked to give an off the record briefing and upon reflection she wanted her actions and advice on the record.
Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that she was unaware of any opinion expressed to her at any time by Andrew Kerr other than to continue to hold the line to take as agreed with the UK Government. Read more about Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that she was unaware of any opinion expressed to her at any time by Andrew Kerr other than to continue to hold the line to take as agreed with the UK Government.
Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that it became evident there had been pressure from the UK Government on the Scottish Home and Health Department to hold the line of no public inquiry. Read more about Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that it became evident there had been pressure from the UK Government on the Scottish Home and Health Department to hold the line of no public inquiry.
Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that there was a concern at Ministerial level that a precedent would be set in relation to NHS treatment resulting in large sums being paid in compensation claims. Read more about Sylvia Shearer told the Inquiry that there was a concern at Ministerial level that a precedent would be set in relation to NHS treatment resulting in large sums being paid in compensation claims.
In response to Sylvia Shearer's briefing note, Andrew MacLeod wrote that something shorter, focused and presented in a more neutral and factual way was needed. Read more about In response to Sylvia Shearer's briefing note, Andrew MacLeod wrote that something shorter, focused and presented in a more neutral and factual way was needed.
Sylvia Shearer drafted a briefing on the calls for a public inquiry, explaining that the issues were complex and should be on record. Read more about Sylvia Shearer drafted a briefing on the calls for a public inquiry, explaining that the issues were complex and should be on record.
In a letter to Andy Kerr, Roseanna Cunningham asked whether he could attend a reconvened session of the Scottish Haemophilia Forum. Read more about In a letter to Andy Kerr, Roseanna Cunningham asked whether he could attend a reconvened session of the Scottish Haemophilia Forum.
In an email chain, William Connon expressed frustration that certain documents were being released. Sylvia Shearer noted that the Minister had agreed with the Scottish Haemophilia Forum that they would be released. Read more about In an email chain, William Connon expressed frustration that certain documents were being released. Sylvia Shearer noted that the Minister had agreed with the Scottish Haemophilia Forum that they would be released.