Frequently asked questions

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Questions that are asked often will be posted on this web page.

What does your work involve?

What is the best thing about being an MSP?

What is the most difficult thing about being an MSP?

How many MSPs are there?

What do you think are the strengths of the Scottish Parliament?

Is it possible to get a tour of Holyrood?

Is it possible to watch a debate in the Scottish Parliament?

Is it possible to arrange a meeting with you at Holyrood?

Why do MSPs get paid allowances or ‘expenses’ on top of their salaries?

How can I book a surgery appointment with you?

How do I know if I should be speaking to you, my MSP, or my councillor about an issue?

What are the main issues that constituents contact you about?

How and why did you get into politics?

Who in politics do you most admire?

What do you think is your biggest achievement so far?

If you could choose anyone, dead or alive, to invite to dinner, who would you choose?

What do you consider to be the two major issues facing Scotland today?