Work of a MSP

Question 1

How many MSPs are there?

Answer 1

129 MSPs

Question 2

How many MSPs represent constituencies?

Answer 2

73 MSPs

Question 3

How many represent eight regions?

Answer 3

56 MSPs

Question 4

Hold surgeries

Answer 4

Constituency Work

Question 5

Sit on committee

Answer 5

Parliamentary Work

Question 6

Meet community groups

Answer 6

Constituency Work

Question 7

Debate in chamber

Answer 7

Parliamentary Work

Question 8

Vote on new bills

Answer 8

Parliamentary Work

Question 9

Attend local meeting

Answer 9

Constituency Work

Question 10

Ask question at FMQs

Answer 10

Parliamentary Work

Question 11

Visit and social events

Answer 11

Constituency Work

Question 12

Speak to local press

Answer 12

Constituency Work

Question 13

What important work do MSPs do in their constituences?

Answer 13

Hold surgeries
Meet local community groups
Visit troubled areas and companies.

Question 14

When does parliament not meet and what does this mean for the work of an MSP?

Answer 14

Parliament doesn’t meet on Monday and Friday so this is when most constituency work is carried out.

Question 15

When do MSPs work in parliament?

Answer 15

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.