24.05.2007
The Scottish Parliament today (Thursday) elected four Members to serve on the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB).
22.05.2007
Members of the public have the chance to take part in an historic occasion at the Scottish Parliament, as part of a nationwide ticket draw opening today.
17.05.2007
Holyrood’s think-tank, Scotland’s Futures Forum, has announced the membership of its Project Board which will lead an innovative year-long study into alcohol and drugs use in Scotland.
15.05.2007
The Presiding Officer has called a meeting of the Parliament at 10 am on Wednesday 16 May in the Debating Chamber at the Scottish Parliament.
14.05.2007
Following the election of Alex Fergusson MSP as the Scottish Parliament's Presiding Officer, a further secret ballot of Members saw Alasdair Morgan MSP and Trish Godman MSP elected as Deputy Presiding Officers.
14.05.2007
The Scotland Act 1998 requires the Parliament to elect a Presiding Officer and two deputies at its first meeting.
14.05.2007
Alex Fergusson MSP was today elected as the Scottish Parliament's Presiding Officer following a secret ballot of newly elected Members.
08.05.2007
The Scottish Parliament’s Presiding Officer George Reid has today announced that the election of his successor and the new Deputy Presiding Officers will take place next week.
08.05.2007
The ‘Kirking of the Parliament’ takes place this evening in St Giles’ Cathedral. His Royal Highness The Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay will be joined by newly elected MSPs, representatives of Scotland ’s faiths and other guests from across Scotland.
03.05.2007
The Scotland Act 1998 requires the Parliament to elect a Presiding Officer and two deputies at its first meeting.
03.05.2007
This note sets out information on the appointment process for the First Minister and Scottish Ministers.
03.05.2007
Under the terms of the Scotland Act 1998, Sections 84(1) and 84(2), a person who is returned as a member of the Scottish Parliament cannot take part in parliamentary proceedings until he or she has taken the oath of allegiance or made a solemn affirmation