Hansard

1. Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con) Con

Some say that the Scottish National Party Government is incompetent. Some say that it is dishonest. Some say that it is sleazy. I say that it is all three.Jo...

The First Minister (John Swinney) SNP

I defend the interests of the people of Scotland every day of my being. Having listened to Russell Findlay’s poorest hits over the course of the past minute ...

Russell Findlay Con

I have plenty more to come on the SNP’s greatest hits. John Swinney spends so much time on the moral high ground that it is a miracle that the man does not s...

The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone) NPA

Let us hear one another.

Russell Findlay Con

This jaded career politician has become accustomed and immune to SNP dishonesty, incompetence and sleaze. His party has trashed the reputation of this Parlia...

The First Minister SNP

I reassure Russell Findlay, in case he is worried about my energy in the next few weeks, that I am just raring to go for the forthcoming election and to win ...

The Presiding Officer NPA

Thank you.

The First Minister SNP

The international credit ratings agencies complimented—Interruption.Oh, they do not like this—Interruption.

The Presiding Officer NPA

Let us hear one another.

The First Minister SNP

The international credit ratings agencies complimented the “prudent” financial management of Scotland. The only person in the Parliament who has any explaini...

Russell Findlay Con

That credit rating is founded entirely on the fact that Scotland is a proud part of the United Kingdom.I turn now to SNP incompetence. I ask you to bear with...

The First Minister SNP

I am left with the same question that I had a moment ago. If all that was the case, why are the Conservatives heading for a disaster at the forthcoming parli...

Russell Findlay Con

Dearie me—all that spin from John Swinney. As we have just heard, John Swinney will always defend SNP sleaze. He will always put up taxes to spend more money...

The Presiding Officer NPA

Thank you—thank you.

Russell Findlay Con

The SNP members come to life when I talk about independence, but they sat in silence when I read out the list of SNP sleaze and failure. Silence—Interruption.

The Presiding Officer NPA

Let us all hear one another. Those in the public gallery would like to be able to follow proceedings, so let us hear one another.

Russell Findlay Con

John Swinney will again go into an election with independence as his number 1 priority. He says arrogantly that he will win a majority. He says that that wil...

The First Minister SNP

The Government is focused on people’s priorities and on delivering improvements in the lives of the people of Scotland. That is what has driven my public ser...