Difficult.

Interesting item on the agenda of a recent meeting of the Scottish Parliament's Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.

"6. Guidance for MSPs on handling difficult correspondents or constituents (in private): The Committee considered and agreed draft guidance for MSPs on handling difficult correspondents or constituents."

Mr Smith isn't a big fan of items being considered "in private" by the Scottish Parliament unless it is really necessary. The fact that this item was considered behind closed doors presumably means the public will never get to see the contents of the "guindace." Mr Smith thinks we all should get to see it.