McAllan defends description of council failings in child abuse case as 'catastrophic'

BBC Scotland Monday 24 August 2026, 13:30 UTC 1 min read

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Education Secretary Mairi McAllan said she stood by a letter she sent to Glasgow City Council chief executive Susanne Millar.

McAllan (PERSON) Education (ORG) Mairi McAllan (PERSON) Glasgow City Council (ORG) Susanne Millar (PERSON)

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