Solicitors and Notaries Public, Watters-Rule of Tillicoultry, have confirmed the disbursement of the full amount of £15,000 received by Keith Brown MSP as a severance payment from Clackmannanshire Council in 2007. Mr Brown had previously undertaken to disburse the monies to local organisations and charities.
Stephen Rule of Watersrule Solicitors said: “Based on the evidence provided to me, I am satisfied that K J Brown has distributed the £15,000 paid to him in May 2007 by Clackmannanshire Council as a severance payment to charities and good causes active in his constituency.
Mr Brown said: "I am delighted that these funds have helped a wide range of local organisations – from groups working with our most disadvantaged adults and children, to local events and sports clubs.”