Overview
- MSPs voted 64–56 to urge publication and preservation of all government communications related to the hospital’s opening, water, ventilation and infection handling.
- Anas Sarwar produced meeting notes described as official that state political pressure was felt and that delaying the opening was not considered.
- John Swinney pointed to the inquiry counsel’s summary stating there is no evidence of external pressure on the health board to open early.
- Health Secretary Neil Gray said ministers cannot lawfully direct the statutory inquiry under the Inquiries Act and pledged to supply material if requested by the chair.
- Closing submissions have concluded, with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde accepting a probable link between some infections and the hospital environment, particularly the water system.