Labour members in Scotland 'gagged' from discussing Iraq war.

This is a very interesting press release issued from the SNP about the Labour Party in Scotland.
Seems as if they are trying to gag Labour members from having an opinion on very important issues like the Iraq war, and that small debate called Trident!
Is this a sign of desperation on Labour in Scotland's part to try and avoid contentious debates in the run up to the Scottish Parliament elections, by any chance?

LABOUR MEMBERS BANNED FROM DISCUSSING IRAQ WAR

Commenting on a report that Labour Party members have received a letter from
the party's general secretary banning them from discussing the Iraq war,
Trident or any other reserved issues in the run-up to the Scottish
Parliament elections the SNP's Deputy Leader, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, said:

"While Trident missiles are based in Scotland and Scottish soldiers are in
Iraq it is astounding that Labour thinks they can stop people talking about
them.

"These are issues that affect people in Scotland and voters deserve to know
what parties say on these important issues. The SNP will not shy away from
telling the people of Scotland that billions would be better spent on
Scotland's public services rather than nuclear missiles; and we will not shy
away from a debate on the Iraq morass like Tony Blair.

"That Labour leaders want to shut down debate on them shows their campaign
is falling apart in Scotland. They know they are unpopular on these issues
and that it is the SNP which is putting forward a positive case for a fresh
approach."

ENDS