The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
The website is now being updated. Information about new MSPs will be added as election results are confirmed.
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A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs.
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MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government.
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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
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The second item on our agenda is a decision on taking agenda items 6 and 7 in private. Do we agree to take those items in private?
Members indicated agreement.
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