Sarwar told MSPs the alleged comment was “shameful, utterly shameful”. <\/p>\n
He added: “And it should shame every member of the SNP government.<\/p>\n
“Bribes rather than truth and justice.<\/p>\n
“The pain this government has inflicted on these families is through the roof.”<\/p>\n
First Minister John Swinney said he was “horrified” by the suffering of bereaved families.<\/p>\n
He said the public inquiry had been set up to “give the truth” to the families.<\/p>\n
Swinney said he was “appalled” by Sarwar’s calls for inquiry chairman Lord Brodie to consider the role of the Scottish government in construction and opening of the QEUH.<\/p>\n
He accused the Labour leader of political interference and said he should be “ashamed” of his conduct.<\/p>\n
Scottish Conservative health spokesman Sandesh Gulhane described Prof McQueen’s reported comments as “absolutely disgusting”. <\/p>\n
He added: “Grieving families will be furious that someone in such a senior position even thought of saying something so callous and offensive.”<\/p>\n
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