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Xander Richards

WATCH: FMQs delayed as mysterious noise in Parliament interrupts MSPs

Minister Jenny Gilruth (left) and Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone

FIRST Minister’s Questions has been delayed due to "technical issues" in the Scottish Parliament.

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth had been addressing MSPs at the end of General Questions when a loud clattering noise interrupted her speech.

MSPs were distracted by the racket from outwith the chamber, causing Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone to intervene.

She asked for a “moment of forbearance” while the issue was addressed.

The members in the chamber could be heard asking: “What is that noise?”

After a minute or so the noise died down, but Gilruth ran into further problems when she attempted to resume with her contribution.

Johnstone imposed a “brief suspension while we investigate further”.

The "technical issue" with malfunctioning speakers was fixed and FMQs resumed after around 15 minutes.

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