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A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs.
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MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government.
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Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers.
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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
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Have you ever wondered how Parliament works? This section will help you understand who we are, what we do and how laws are made
The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood can pass laws on matters devolved to Scotland
The Parliament and the Government are separate organisations. They do different things and are based in different locations
What's the difference between the First Minister and the Presiding Officer? What are the SPCB and the Bureau? Find out about the people and groups involved in the Parliament and what they do
The Chamber is the place where all Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) can meet to debate and make decisions
Every year the Scottish Government sets out a plan of how it plans to spend the money it receives from the UK Government and from taxes raised in Scotland
The Standing Orders are the rules of procedure for the Parliament and its committees
Parliamentary business takes place throughout the year, with periods of recess (breaks). During recess, there are normally no meetings of the Parliament and no committee meetings
If you are passionate about an issue there are lots of ways you can get your voice heard
Find out how laws are made at the Scottish Parliament
Find out more about the Members of the Scottish Parliament
Find out all about committees
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