Scots councillor rapped for sexist quip about colleague buying wife gym membership
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dailyrecord.co.ukDerek Ross, an independent member of Moray Council, has been reminded of his responsibilities after a standards commission investigation ruled his language was inappropriate, disrespectful and gender-based.
Coun Ross made the comment in November 2020, during a discussion on Moray's sport and leisure scheme. He said: "Just to say to Councillor (Tim) Eagle, the Fit Life card for Christmas is a very good gift for his wife.
And possibly a lot better than the iron and ironing board combination he got her last year." A fellow councillor hit out at the meeting, saying: " Gender-based jokes are not appropriate on a public forum.
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