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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Paul Wheelhouse

Scottish National Party

Former MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2021

About Paul Wheelhouse

Previous roles

Paul has had 8 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

26 June 2018 - 20 May 2021

Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands

Scottish Government

18 May 2016 - 26 June 2018

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy

Scottish Government

21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016

Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs

Scottish Government

06 September 2012 - 21 November 2014

Minister for Environment and Climate Change

Scottish Government

23 February 2012 - 06 September 2012

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Parliamentary Business and Government Strategy

Scottish Government

01 June 2011 - 06 September 2012

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 06 September 2012

Finance Committee

Member

24 June 2011 - 22 February 2012

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment

Scottish Government