BBC NEWS: "Independent MSPs and smaller parties are claiming the Scottish Parliament's Corporate Body (SPCB) is trying to make it harder for them to present bills.

The SPCB, which boasts representatives from the four main parties, wants to tighten the rules on independent legislation.

Critics said the plans were designed to prevent minority parties from presenting bills of any significance.

But the SPCB said limits on independent bills amounted to good housekeeping.

Independent legislation has brought about a ban on dog fouling, and could bring the abolition of prescription charges."