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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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Chamber and committees

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

Meeting date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020


Contents


One Minute’s Silence

The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh)

Good afternoon, colleagues. Before we begin, as members might know, Saturday 15 August marks the 75th anniversary of VJ—victory over Japan—day. I invite members to join me in observing one minute’s silence to remember and thank those who fought for our freedom.