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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.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Bills and Laws

Representation of the People Bill

Date LCM lodged: 27 February 2026

This page relates to the Representation of the People Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 12 February 2026.

The text of the Bill can be found on the UK Parliament page Representation of the People Bill.

Information about the progress of the Bill, including proposed dates for future meetings, can be found on that web page.

Legislative Consent Memorandum(s) lodged:

Memorandum from the Scottish Government (246KB, pdf) posted 27 February 2026

Lead committee: Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee


Lead committee work

Meeting on 12 March 2026

Work by other committees

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Meeting on 17 March 2026