The SNP minister also defended the decision to suspend Fergus Ewing and accused the veteran Nationalist of not behaving like a 'normal parliamentarian'.
Angus Robertson has challenged Douglas Ross to "put up or shut up" after the Scottish Conservatives leader claimed he had held secret talks with SNP MSPs.
Robertson, the Constitution Secretary, accused him of "mischief making" and attempting to deflect attention from a chaotic Conservative party conference in Manchester. Asked about Fergus Ewing's repeated criticisms of the deal with the Greens, Robertson added: "There is a world of difference between that and suggesting talks have been held.
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