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The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

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Chamber and committees

Appointment of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

  • Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 31 March 2025
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-17008
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 01 April 2025

That the Parliament nominates Paul McFadden to His Majesty The King for appointment as the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman under section 1 of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002.


Supported by: Jamie Greene, Fulton MacGregor, Michelle Thomson