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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, 09 February 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-20721
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 25 February 2026

That the Parliament expresses its shock and sadness following the death of Jeane Freeman; appreciates her long contribution to public life and politics, including as the MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Minister for Social Security, where she established Social Security Scotland, and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport during the COVID-19 pandemic; recognises the high esteem in which she was held by civic society and colleagues in all parties, and offers its deepest sympathy and condolences to her partner, family and many friends.


Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Russell Findlay, Ross Greer, Gillian Mackay, Willie Rennie, Anas Sarwar