Dundee’s education convener has hit back at comments made by Baillie Ian Borthwick who said the council had missed a chance to reassure parents over the Kingspark School inquiry.
Councillor Stewart Hunter said it was “staggering” he felt the council get involved when there was a live police investigation.
Mr Borthwick had responded to the news Police Scotland had ordered an inquiry into the original police investigation into abuse allegations at the school, saying the Dundee child care and protection committee should have revisited the allegations.
Mr Hunter said: “The comments made by Baillie Borthwick are disappointing as they do not portray an accurate reflection of the education meeting of June.
“There are several key omissions from his account that put a negative spin on what was actually a thoughtful, reflective meeting.
“I made it clear that there was a live police investigation, which is currently still ongoing and therefore it was only right that we allow the police the freedom to investigate the allegations.
“I also made it very clear that once the police investigation was finished that the issues raised would be revisited and brought back to education committee.
“It is also worth noting that although they voted with Baillie Borthwick several opposition members agreed that my stance was sensible.
“It is staggering that a councillor as experienced as Baillie Borthwick feels that we should try and get involved when there is a live police investigation ongoing.
“We should leave the police to have a thorough investigation and when the outcome is determined, whatever that is, then we as a council will take appropriate action.
“Baillie Borthwick has to date not discussed any of his concerns with either myself or the education department.
“Given his comments it is mystifying why he has chosen not to do so.”