Governance Crisis at South Lanarkshire College: First Minister's Actions

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Dear Scottish Government,

I write with reference to the First Minister’s comments in parliament on 21 April 2022, under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, and request the following information:

• The First Minister stated in the parliament on 21 April 2022 that the SFC could consider ‘further inquiry or investigation’ into the governance crisis at South Lanarkshire College.

Please provide copies of any supporting documentation which captures any SFC advice provided to the Scottish Government in response to this statement by the First Minister.

• The First Minister also stated that she was ‘happy to consider whether there is any further action or procedure that the Scottish Government can initiate’. Please provide copies of any supporting documentation which captures any advice provided to Scottish Ministers in response to this statement by the First Minister, as well as a copy of any communication(s) provided to the MSP, Graham Simpson.

Please provide written confirmation of receipt of my FOI request.

Yours faithfully,

Brian Sorrell

Scottish Government

Our Reference: 202200300328
Your Reference: request-862301-bb6c6c49

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