Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.

Latest from Holyrood

Election 2021

The Scottish Parliament is now in recess ahead of the election on 6 May. Find out what this means for MSPs and parliamentary business.

Information about Election 2021

New website

We're about to switch to a new website. Find out what's changed and how to find information quickly and easily.

Find out about the new website

Committees

Find out more about the inquiries, reports and meetings of Scottish Parliament committees.

Current party balance

There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). Find out how many MSPs each party has.

Votes and Motions

Find out how MSPs voted and which motions they have submitted.

Covid-19

Find out about the work of the Covid-19 Committee and read the latest information from our researchers

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Bills and laws

Find out about laws which have been proposed (Bills) and laws that have already been passed

Chamber and committees

Find out what's happened in the Chamber and in committee meetings. You can also read written questions and answers.

MSPs

Find all current and previous Members of the Scottish Parliament.

Find MSPs by postcode

Find your postcode on the Royal Mail finder

Parliament TV

Watch all Chamber business and committee meetings on Parliament TV.

Votes and motions

Find out how MSPs have voted and view all motions which have been submitted to Parliament.

Get in touch

Contact us

Because of Covid-19 we cannot currently take direct calls. If you leave a message we can call you back. We recommend you email us if you can. Parliament staff will normally respond to calls and messages Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Telephone 0131 348 5000 or 0800 092 7500 (freephone). If you would like to speak to someone in Gaelic, call 0131 348 5395

Email: [email protected]