The Michael MHK insists he and many of his backbench colleagues have made positive contributions during the last three years.
On Sunday, former Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw accused some backbenchers of 'nitpicking' and not offering much of substance.
However, one of the more vocal members, Alfred Cannan, has laughed off that claim.
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