Published 2 months ago

Michael Matheson breached Holyrood rules over £11,000 iPad bill, inquiry concludes

After a parliamentary investigation, Mr Matheson resigned as cabinet secretary due to misuse of public funds.
The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body found Matheson breached the code of conduct by using public funds for personal expenses.
Matheson agreed to repay nearly £11,000 in roaming charges and stepped down from his ministerial position.

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BBC News

Matheson breached code of conduct over iPad bill

Michael Matheson, who resigned as Scotland's health secretary last month, racked up almost £11,000 on a parliamentary iPad.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Michael Matheson faces suspension as MSP after £11,000 iPad data bill claim

Holyrood standards committee to examine findings of inquiry that upheld three complaints against ex-minister

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Matheson did breach Holyrood rules over iPad bill, inquiry concludes

The report has been referred to Holyrood’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Michael Matheson breached Holyrood rules over £11,000 iPad bill, inquiry concludes

Michael Matheson took the parliamentary iPad with him on a week-long visit to Morocco with his family around Christmas 2022. His roaming charges for the iPad - not phone calls - totalled nearly £11,000.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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