The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
For information on results and what happens next, please visit Election 2026
A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs.
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MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government.
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Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers.
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You can get involved with the Scottish Parliament by joining a Cross-party group, submitting a petition, lobbying or exploring our education resources.
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Find out about tours and events at the Scottish Parliament.
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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
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MSPs represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area as well as in examining the work of the Scottish Government and passing proposed laws (Bills).
Find current or previous Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Find out about MSP expenses and search for MSP expense claims.
Find out the current make-up of the Scottish Parliament.
Find copies of the 'Registers of Interests' for current and previous MSPs for the last 10 years.
The Code of Conduct provides a set of principles and standards for Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Results of the Scottish Parliament elections for each region and constituency.
Find out more about Scottish Government Ministers and Law Officers.
Find out more about the Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme.
Find information on MSPs' salaries.
Find out more about MSPs, including what they can do for you, and how to get in contact.
Find out more and make a complaint about an MSP