"I'm not familiar with all of the details... but that type of conduct is completely and utterly unacceptable. Individuals are entitled to operate in an open and transparent environment and shouldn't be subjected to that kind of behaviour."
"The SNP has no involvement in the employment processes of parliamentarians. That is a confidential matter between elected members, employees, and Scottish Parliament authorities. The reports outline a very traumatic situation for those involved and nobody should ever have to experience fear or harassment for doing their job."
A former staff member is alleged to have placed listening devices in the office of an unnamed SNP MSP in late 2023. The person no longer works for an elected representative but holds an office-bearer role in a local party branch. The Presiding Officer was reportedly informed. The Scottish Parliament states MSPs are responsible for managing their own staff and disputes as employers. The SNP says it has no involvement in parliamentarians' employment processes and describes the situation as traumatic, asserting nobody should face fear or harassment while doing their job. The MSP has been approached for comment.
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