Liberal Democrat health spokesman RossFinnie said the Health Committee had been "hampered" in its efforts to scrutinise the legislation without a specific minimum unit price.
For the Liberal Democrats, RossFinnie insisted a sustainable model for Scotland's housing strategy was required and a much changed housing structure must reflect the impact of the recession.
Liberal Democrat health spokesman RossFinnie said the health secretary was being "naive" if she thought her decision to keep the emergency unit open would not jeopardise other services.
But Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesman RossFinnie said he was concerned that the government had made the announcement before the health boards had a chance to bring forward alternative proposals.