Not Walking The Talk.

At least it keeps a driver in a job.

"ALEX Salmond was criticised by environmental campaigners yesterday for using his ministerial car to travel a couple of hundred yards to dinner, and back again – twice. The First Minister summoned his ministerial car to take him from his official residence of Bute House in Edinburgh's Charlotte Square to two dinner engagements on George Street. But instead of signing his car off for the night, the First Minister kept it on call so he could return the short distance back to his official residence after his meals were over."

The FM ain't walking the talk on this occasion. Tut tut.

Walking The Talk.

So Lord George Foulkes MSP wants to go for a stroll with First Minister Alex Salmond MSP.

"LOTHIANS Labour MSP George Foulkes has challenged First Minister Alex Salmond to go for a walk with him along Princes Street to test public opinion. The move follows an exchange between the two political heavyweights in the Scottish Parliament last week."

Mr Smith isn't sure that Lord Foulkes will go down to well with Hibs supporters let alone Hearts supporters given his role in putting in place the current regime at Gorgie Road. Mr Salmond will probably get an easier ride from the Edinburghers.