Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 12:13pm Wed 25 Jun 08
A quote from former Glasgow councillor, Niall Walker, in his just-released book 'Halls of Infamy', as printed in the Scotsman.
The Justice of the Peace also made the accusation that pub licences could be "bought". He claims:
[quote]"[bold]The more I experienced the planning committee, the more convinced I became that corruption was involved.[/bold] The old story of brown envelopes being thrust into sweaty palms is not a fiction.
"I have received phone calls from architects and publicans who confirm that councillors and officials in some cases have a price list for a favourable vote in committee. Some councillors just come out with it, no beating about the bush, and some are obviously more circumspect.[/quote]
A quote from former Glasgow councillor, Niall Walker, in his just-released book 'Halls of Infamy', as printed in the Scotsman.
The Justice of the Peace also made the accusation that pub licences could be "bought". He claims:
"The more I experienced the planning committee, the more convinced I became that corruption was involved. The old story of brown envelopes being thrust into sweaty palms is not a fiction.
"I have received phone calls from architects and publicans who confirm that councillors and officials in some cases have a price list for a favourable vote in committee. Some councillors just come out with it, no beating about the bush, and some are obviously more circumspect.
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 12:20pm Wed 25 Jun 08
[bold](The quote was printed in the Scotsman, not the book!)[/bold]
(The quote was printed in the Scotsman, not the book!) Posted by: trench, possilpark on 12:22pm Wed 25 Jun 08
do the taxpayers in glasgow have a say in anything going on?......no,never in a million years, no wonder people give up so easily, things are signed and sealed and the brown envelope has been handed over already, the plan for go ape will go through....then the builders will be in within a couple of years , lets put a bet on(now how does everyone spell deciet?)
do the taxpayers in glasgow have a say in anything going on?......no,never in a million years, no wonder people give up so easily, things are signed and sealed and the brown envelope has been handed over already, the plan for go ape will go through....then the builders will be in within a couple of years , lets put a bet on(now how does everyone spell deciet?)
Posted by: Alessandro, Airdrie on 3:21pm Wed 25 Jun 08
Deceit. I before e except after c (usually).
Although depending on your point of view you might also spell it "democracy" (I'm not pointing at anyone BTW).
Deceit. I before e except after c (usually).
Although depending on your point of view you might also spell it "democracy" (I'm not pointing at anyone BTW).
Posted by: trench, possilpark on 8:04pm Wed 25 Jun 08
thanks,alessandro, at least one person answered, yes i am all for democracy, i will ask the same question....does anyone know how to spell sleekit bas*ards?.
thanks,alessandro, at least one person answered, yes i am all for democracy, i will ask the same question....does anyone know how to spell sleekit bas*ards?.
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