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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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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Shirley-Anne Somerville

Scottish National Party

Former MSP for Dunfermline (Constituency) 2016 - 2026

Former MSP for Lothians (Region) 2007 - 2011

About Shirley-Anne Somerville

Previous roles

Shirley-Anne has had 10 previous roles

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

19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills

Scottish Government

28 June 2018 - 19 May 2021

Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People

Scottish Government

19 May 2016 - 28 June 2018

Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science

Scottish Government

27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth

Scottish Government

06 September 2007 - 22 March 2011

Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee

Member

13 April 2010 - 27 July 2010

William Simpsons Home Transfer of Property etc Scotland Bill Committee

Convener

26 February 2009 - 03 June 2010

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

18 March 2010 - 13 April 2010

William Simpsons Home Transfer of Property etc Scotland Bill Committee

Member

26 November 2009 - 09 April 2010

Ure Elder Fund Transfer and Dissolution Bill Committee

Member

06 September 2007 - 26 June 2008

Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee

Substitute Member