Anas Sarwar says it is not his business to know staff pay at family firm
In an interview yesterday, he said not all workers were paid the living wage at United Wholesale Scotland which is run by his relatives.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is telling us it's not his business to know what staff are paid at a firm owned by members of his family.
In an interview yesterday, he said not all workers were paid the living wage.
But a spokesperson for the trade union USDAW later confirmed all staff ARE paid the living wage following recent negotiations.
Anas told Clyde 1: "I have no involvement nor do I hold shares in the firm.
"It is not for me to know or check what staff are being paid.
"People have legitimate questions about the business and these should be for the trade union to answer."
The Glasgow MSP relinquished his shares in the firm which was originally started by his father.
He added: "I answered that question in good faith, I didn't know the details.
"It is good employees are being paid fairly and above the living wage, but I want that for work across Scotland - not just in one business."
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