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I support Paul Martin's suggestion that what is important to him and Springburn—or to any other MSP—might not be quite as important to the Presiding Officer, because the issue might not be sexy or play to the gallery.
Another Highlands and Islands MSP—Mr Duncan Hamilton—has said, "Right enough, as a Highlands and Islands MSP, there are times when I need to know the party line fast and I cannot get through to SNP headquarters on my mobile."
I have been greatly encouraged by the ability of all the MSPs and MPs who represent Dumfries and Galloway to work together and with the council and other agencies, which in their turn have also been working together.
Such a situation does not serve democracy well, especially when people who go to their MSP find that their voices are not heard there because she is also a minister.