Government of Scotland Facts

Introduction to the Scottish Parliament and the government of Scotland, UK giving an insight into the structure, number of MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) and the main governmental responsibilities.

Location Holyrood, Edinburgh
First Minister Jack McConnell
Presiding Officer Officer Reid MSP
Responsibilities
  • Health
  • Education and training
  • Local government
  • Social work
  • Housing
  • Planning
  • Tourism
  • Economic development
  • Law and home affairs
  • Police and Fire
  • The environment
  • Natural and built heritage
  • Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
  • Sport and the arts
  • Statistics
  • Transport
No. of MSP's 129
No. of MP's (UK) 59


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