On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I have given you notice of my intention to make this point of order. At First Minister's question time last week, in response to a question from Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister refused to give the Parliament the estimated policing costs for the G8 summit. After FMQs, the First Minister's official spokesperson suggested to the media that the costs would be around £50 million but could be higher. Every newspaper has highlighted the figure of £50 million. Do you agree that, if the First Minister's spokesperson can brief the media on likely costs, the First Minister's refusal to give the same information to Parliament is a discourtesy to the Parliament and its members?
I have no way of knowing whether what you claim is the case, Ms Marwick. I am not responsible for what the First Minister says or, indeed, for what anybody else says on his behalf. If it is a matter of discourtesy to Parliament, that is a matter for the ministerial code.
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