A PAIR of SNP councillors caused a “serious breach in security” after entering the Scots council chambers after midnight to go for a snooze.
Glasgow City Council politicians Sean Ferguson and Malcolm Mitchell used their work passes to gain access to the City Chambers last week after they were unable to get taxis home.
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The duo had chosen to kip in the building – which usually is closed after 9pm except for special functions – but instead set off the alarm.
The Nats have apologised for the incident – which is understood to have occurred last week – and have offered to reimburse any costs associated with an emergency call-out fee.
Frank McAveety, a Glasgow Labour councillor, told the Daily Record: “All staff and councillors should vacate the City Chambers by 9pm unless at a function.
“This is clearly a serious breach of security which compromises the safety of staff.
“This is another example of SNP members believing the rules don’t apply to them.”
Local authority guidelines say staff and councillors must alert facilities management if they access to the building after hours.
However, the pair showed up after 12pm and were let into the building by staff on shift.
It is understood they were looking to sleep in the chambers as they couldn’t find a taxi.
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Glasgow City Council said their actions were “not appropriate” and that the pair have been spoken to.
A council spokesperson said: “An alarm was activated after an exterior door was opened from inside the chambers.
“Two members had been given access to the building by the staff on duty.
“Managers have spoken to both the members and staff to make it clear this was not appropriate.”
An SNP Group spokesperson said: “Cllrs Ferguson and Mitchell have been spoken to and reminded of the guidance around access to the building.
“They have apologised.
“If it becomes clear that there have been any costs, they have offered to pay them.”