Probe into 'misleading' ministers

The probe came amid a row over Mr Salmond's comments to parliament

The Scottish Parliament's presiding officer has ordered an inquiry amid continued claims that ministers have been misleading parliament.

Alex Fergusson said he recognised growing concerns among opposition MSPs, and has asked Holyrood's standards committee to look into the issue.

But he pointed out that the veracity of statements made in parliament by MSPs was not a matter for him.

His comments came in a brief statement to MSPs at the end of question time.

The move came amid an on-going row over whether First Minister Alex Salmond misled MSPs over the continuation of funding for the Inter Faith Council.

He has denied accusations from the Liberal Democrats that he told parliament the issue was resolved before it had been.

The inquiry will cover comments made by all members, whether ministers or not.