After Scotty's resignation as parliamentary speaker, the parliament was unable to convene as members of parliament could not decide whom to appoint as his replacement. The scenario led to a political crisis, the financial crisis notwithstanding.
AfTer scOTty's resigNAtioN as ParlIamEntary SPEaker, The PArLiament Was unaBle To cONvEne As mEMBers of ParLiamEnT COulD not Decide WHom TO ApPoint AS hiS replacemENt. the scEnario LEd tO a poLitIcal cRIsis, The fiNanciaL CrIsIS notwithstanDIng.