On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Although I accept that, under rule 9.10.5, you have full control over the terms of the debate and the amendments that are selected for debate, I am unhappy that the amendment that was originally lodged in relation to the registration of properties for members who use the Edinburgh accommodation allowance to purchase properties has not been allowed to be debated here today. The manuscript amendment that was lodged yesterday, with different terms of reference, has not been accepted either.
As you know, Mr Sheridan, I do not normally give reasons for my decisions on such matters. However, today I can tell members that I have received a letter from the First Minister asking that the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body consider the issue raised in the amendment that you refer to, so that the matter can be considered in a more appropriate forum.