Gray has faced a backlash for taking chauffeur-driven Government limos to several games involving Aberdeen, the club he supports.
John Swinney has said he retains confidence in Neil Gray despite the Health Secretary being forced to apologise to the Scottish Parliament.
It was revealed last week there is no written record of talks the Health Secretary was involved in when he attended the 2023 Scottish League Cup Final at Hampden. Asked about the apology, Swinney said today: "Neil explained that one specific, detailed point, in one of his answers to Parliament was not consistent with two other points he made during that statement.
Referring to the 20-days rule, Gray admitted: "That time has unfortunately passed, and so I am seeking your guidance now, Presiding Officer, on how I can best make members aware of the position I have set out today."
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