Smith slams Government’s sports sackings

16/1/08

Margaret Smith MSP has spoken out against the Scottish Government’s sacking of Sportscotland chairwoman Julia Bracewell and Chair of the Scottish Institute of Sport, Dougie Donnelly. The pair were compelled to resign from their posts yesterday by Sports Minister Stewart Maxwell following last week’s announcement about the future of the sport agencies.

Commenting, the Edinburgh West MSP said:

“Ms Bracewell and Mr Donnelly have both done excellent work for their respective organisations and I can see no reason to remove them from the positions other than as an act of revenge for having been forced to perform a u-turn and retain sportscotland.

“This is a totally vindictive move from the Scottish Government and yet another example of unacceptable behaviour from them on this issue. They must stop playing politics and do what is best for Scottish sport.”