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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.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Chamber and committees

Meeting of the Parliament

Meeting date: Tuesday, May 23, 2017


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Oath

The next item of business is the taking of an oath by our new member. I invite Michelle Ballantyne to step forward.

Michelle Ballantyne (South Scotland) (Con)

I, Michelle Lorraine Ballantyne, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God. [Applause.]