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Scottish quangos face axe in new shake-up

Complaint and inspection agencies in Scotland will be abolished or merged under plans revealed today by the Scottish Government.

Complaint and inspection agencies in Scotland will be abolished or merged under plans revealed today by the Scottish Government.

Finance secretary John Swinney said the move will affect 11 public bodies - with a budget of £59 million - leaving five in their place.