Correction to the Official Report following remarks about Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

Information requested

Answers to four questions which all relate to the aftermath of remarks made in parliament by Angela Constance about Professor Alexis Jay on 16th September 2025.

Response

The answers to your questions are below.

(1.) Did any civil servant, at any point, suggest that a correction to the Official Report could be made?

No.

(2.) If so, on what date (or dates) was the suggestion made?

Not applicable as no such suggestion was made.

(3.) Did any civil servant, at any point, draft a possible correction to the Official Report?

No.

(4.) If so, on what date (or dates) was the draft (or drafts) written. And were any draft corrections shared with Angela Constance?

Not applicable.

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