The Presiding Officer:

I recognise the point of order, but before I address it I suggest to Mr Mundell that using words such as “lied” is not appropriate in the chamber. Mr Mundell is perfectly able to find words to express his concern without using such language. I ask him to consider that point.

Secondly, I believe that Mr Mundell may be a member of the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, which is considering the matter. If he is not, I beg his pardon. The convener of that committee is pursuing that issue on behalf of the whole committee. That is not the only route by which to raise such issues. Mr Mundell is perfectly at liberty to submit either written or oral questions, or, through his party’s business manager, to ask that parliamentary time be put aside for such matters. There are a number of ways in which the issue could be pursued.

However, I do not think that it constitutes a point of order for me, as Presiding Officer; it would be a point of order for the convener of the committee concerned. Mr Mundell is at liberty—as is any other member—to attend the meetings of that committee.

I ask Mr Mundell to consider his use of the term “lied” in the chamber, and I ask him to apologise for doing so.