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Thursday in Parliament
Business starts at 11.40am on Thursday and includes:
- First Minister's Questions
- Members' Business from Ruth Maguire: Ardeer Girls take centre stage
- Portfolio Questions on Education and Skills
- Ministerial Statement: Independent review of the skills delivery landscape
- a Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Debate: Future parliamentary procedures and practices
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
Parliament returns with Tributes to Her Late Majesty the Queen
Following the period of national mourning, the Parliament started its Chamber business on Tuesday with tributes to Her Late Majesty The Queen, with contributions from a number of MSPs.
The role of Parliament following death of Her Majesty The Queen
Scotland and the Scottish Parliament played a significant role in the days following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We look back, day-by-day, at events in and around Holyrood to mark the passing of the Queen and the accession of His Majesty King Charles III.
Timeline: Parliament's role following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
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Any person or organisation can submit a petition: you do not have to be a certain age or live in Scotland.
MSPs cannot submit a petition but they can support them.
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