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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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Chamber and committees

Motion of Condolence

  • Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 14 October 2024
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-14899
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 30 October 2024

That the Parliament expresses its shock and sadness at the untimely death of Alex Salmond; offers its deep sympathy and condolences to his family and friends; appreciates the many years of public service that he gave as an MP, MSP, and First Minister of Scotland, and recognises the substantial and significant contribution that he made over many decades to public life, Scottish and UK politics and the cause of Scottish independence.


Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Russell Findlay, Ash Regan, Anas Sarwar, Lorna Slater