Scottish Health Secretary Apologizes for Using Ministerial Cars to Attend Football Matches

Neil Gray expresses regret over perception of favoritism towards Aberdeen FC while attending games as official government business.

Neil Gray, Scotland's Health Secretary, apologized for using government vehicles to attend four Aberdeen FC matches, sparking criticism from opposition parties.
Gray's trips to the matches were registered as official ministerial business, but he acknowledged the impression that he was acting more as a fan than a minister.
Scottish Conservatives have called for a parliamentary investigation, accusing Gray of misusing taxpayer funds for personal leisure.
Gray defended his attendance by stating he engaged in discussions on social impact investment and community wellbeing at the games.
First Minister John Swinney has stated that the issue has been addressed and does not warrant further investigation under the ministerial code.