Slip of the tongue

OVER excitement at Finance Committee as SNP convener Bruce Crawford welcomed Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. This meeting will deal with the revenue side of the budget, Brucie explained, while the next will turn “more to the constitution – sorry, expenditure – not the constitution.” At which Mr Mackay mimicked an outraged Unionist and threw up his hands, yelling: “You’re obsessed!” Mr Crawford shyly confessed he was.