how MSPs represent constituents in parliament and constituencies

Question 1

one way MSPs represent their constituents in parliament is in debates

Answer 1

This is when MSPs put forward motions about the problems the people they represent experience and can ask Parliament to consider how to solve them.

For example, the Gender Recognition Reform Bill was recently introduced in Scotland.

Question 2

another way MSPs represent their constituents in parliament is in question time

Answer 2

This is when leaders of other parties get to ask questions directly to the FM about issues they believe need to be focused on more.

For example, Douglas Ross asked Nicola Sturgeon if victims of sexual assault were being notified of their offenders release date.

Question 3

one way MSPs represent their constituents in constituencies is in surgeries

Answer 3

This is when MSPs meet constituents face-to-face to discuss problems.

For example, in December 2021, lots of people contacted MSPs about issues related to Storm Arwen as their power and water had been cut off.

Question 4

one way MSPs represent their constituents in constituencies is during visits

Answer 4

This means that MSPs can visit local businesses to hear about their work and discuss ways to help them succeed.

For example, in November 2021, Jackie Dunbar visited the Dogs Trust charity to discuss their policies for Scotland