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Mr Stockan's quest for constitutional change stemmed from his acute frustration with the financial support Orkney has received from both the Westminster and Holyrood governments.

"What I mean by that is the next three to four years," she told Holyrood's economy and fair work committee.

With just 11 months until the next Holyrood election, the MSP said more needed to be done to encourage disabled people to seek election.

Labour Glasgow MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy, the first permanent wheelchair user to be elected to Holyrood, has become an MBE for her public and political service.

It does not include funds spent by Holyrood.