Over 60% of Scots say embattled Michael Matheson should quit over £11,000 iPad scandal

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Nearly two thirds of Scots believe Health Secretary Michael Matheson should quit over the £11,000 data roaming bill scandal.Voters delivered the damning verdict after Holyrood bosses confirmed an investigation into the SNP MSP.Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie said: "The verdict of the Scottish public is clear - they want a Health Minister that is focused on our NHS not one focused on saving his job. "Michael Matheson has misled the public and taken the focus away from the ongoing and deadly crisis in our NHS. "It is time for him to step aside."Matheson is under pressure after admitting his teenage sons racked up the massive bill on his Holyrood iPad during a family holiday to Morocco.This explanation came after the MSP initially denied any personal use of the device and blamed an out-of-date sim card.He has also been accused of lying to the media over the fiasco.The new Ipsos poll for STV News asked the public if they thought Matheson should keep his ministerial job or resign.The study found 61 per cent of people thought he should quit, with 31 per cent saying they think he should remain in post.Asked about the findings at a health event, he said: “Look, I recognise some of the public concern around this matter and as I set out in parliament, as soon as I became aware that there had been use of my iPad for personal purposes, I took immediate action to ensure that parliament was fully reimbursed for that.”Matheson insisted he is “focused on doing my job” to support the NHS ahead of winter.He added: “The First Minister has been very clear about me making sure that I continue to drive forward the NHS to support its recovery.