Bibby’s plea to Sturgeon

At yesterday’s First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood, Paisley Labour MSP Neil Bibby asked Nicola Sturgeon to order a full public inquiry.

Paisley-based Mr Bibby, who has supported the family since their tragic loss, said:“Two reviews have indicated that there were significant failures but were not specifically tasked at looking at what went wrong in this case.

“Craig’s family have conducted themselves with unbelievable strength and dignity.

“Unfortunately, they have not been able to find the answers to the questions they have been asking, and they still do not have confidence that the correct lessons have been learned or that changes have been made to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening to another family.

“The McClelland family now believe that only a full public inquiry will give them the answers they deserve. Can the First Minister give them her support?”

Ms Sturgeon insists systems have been strengthened in the wake of the reviews but did not rule out a full public probe.

“In terms of further actions that the McClelland family consider appropriate, the justice secretary has offered to meet with them again and that offer stands. The justice secretary will be very happy to discuss with them the actions they consider appropriate and give full consideration of government to each and every one of them.”