Scotland Office blocks release of files discussing Section 30 and independence

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander on Whitehall, central London, after attending a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. (Image: Yui Mok)

THE Scotland Office has admitted that it holds documents discussing Scottish independence and a Section 30 order – but has refused to release them.

The Sunday National lodged a Freedom of Information (FOI) request with Douglas Alexander’s department following the Holyrood election result, where a record number of pro-independence MSPs were elected to the Scottish Parliament.