My pal put it really well...thanks Beryl!

"Alan does not take any interest in issues that don't affect his constituents but does VOTE on them eg the government commissioned a risk assessment on the proposed changes to the NHS, Alan voted with them NOT to publish this before votes on the changes. A highly significantly unhelpful vote which denied decision-makers crucial information on an issue which he's supposed to keep out of.

I understand that the Labour Party does not contribute to discussion of specifically Scottish affairs...but neither does it vote on those issues. Talk about power without responsibility Mr Reid.

The sloppy thinking of the Libdems is really really dismaying."

Surely there is some restriction on this kind of behaviour....isn't there? Al Reid seems to think it's OK but he's a pompous arrogant LibDem MP with an eye on his future prospects....regardless of the constituents he represents. Not seen him in Islay since the Islay Show last August when celebrations are the norm!