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MPs take BAM boss to task over blacklists
Former chief told his testimony 'defied belief'
Blacklisting campaigners celebrated yesterday after a former construction boss was told his evidence "defied belief" at a parliamentary committee hearing.
Pat Swift, who was head of HR at construction giant BAM from 2004 to August 2013, appeared in front of the Scottish affairs committee over his role in the use of blacklists run by The Consulting Association (TCA).
During the hearing Ian Davidson MP had to remind Mr Swift he was speaking under oath, while Jim McGovern MP labelled him "one of the most evasive witnesses ever."
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