The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
For information on results and what happens next, please visit Election 2026
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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Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers.
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You can get involved with the Scottish Parliament by joining a Cross-party group, submitting a petition, lobbying or exploring our education resources.
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Find out about tours and events at the Scottish Parliament.
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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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Official Report 618KB pdf
*Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab)
*Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con)
*Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP)
*Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP)
*Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Con)
* Attended
Catriona Dalrymple (Scottish Government)
Eric McQueen (Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service)
Neil Rennick (Scottish Government)
Lynn Russell
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