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ALLEGATIONS that a Shetland councillor had accused council officials of lying have been dismissed following an investigation by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.
Shetland Central councillor Ian Scott was reported to the watchdog by council convener Malcolm Bell and leader Steven Coutts following a verbal clash in the council chamber on 9 September last year.
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Scott was also accused of shouting in the council chamber, continually talking over the chair of the meeting and making further allegations against council officials.
Following a four month investigation, these allegations have been thrown out by the investigating officer.