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Presiding Officer represents Parliament at coronation
Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP represented the Scottish Parliament at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday.
The Presiding Officer said: "I convey the warmest wishes of The Scottish Parliament to the Royal Family on this historic occasion."
MSPs will mark the coronation during a motion in the Debating Chamber on the afternoon of Tuesday 9 May.
Read motion on The Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen
Tuesday in Parliament
Business starts at 2pm on Tuesday and includes:
- Topical Questions (if selected)
- a debate on the Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen
- a Ministerial statement on Europe Day 2023: The Scottish Government’s Commitment to Remain Aligned with EU Laws
- a Scottish Government debate on Transforming Justice in Scotland: Person-Centred and Trauma-Informed Approaches for Victims and Witnesses
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Alison Johnstone MSP is the elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.
Annabelle Ewing and Liam McArthur are Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs).
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