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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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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Margaret Burgess

Scottish National Party

Former MSP for Cunninghame South (Constituency) 2011 - 2016

About Margaret Burgess

Previous roles

Margaret has had 4 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

06 September 2012 - 18 May 2016

Minister for Housing and Welfare

Scottish Government

01 June 2011 - 06 September 2012

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

25 January 2012 - 06 September 2012

Welfare Reform Committee

Member

23 June 2011 - 23 February 2012

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Substitute Member