Talk:2nd Scottish Parliament

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We have four "independents" in the summary; we have five listed in the article. Any idea which is correct? I suppose it depends if you count George Reid... Shimgray 17:36, 12 Apr 2005 (UTC)

There were three Independents elected in 2003: Dennis Canavan in Falkirk, Margo MacDonald in Lothians, and Jean Turner in Strathkelvin. Campbell Martin was later expelled from the SNP, increasing the Ind MSPs to four. Should the P.O. be considered an Ind? I don't know, but I think I read on the Parliament's website that he is an indy only when he's in the chair. So it's unclear. - Hoshie/Crat 22:22, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)

George Reid is no longer in the SNP. He quit upon his election as Presiding Officer, so he is an independent. - Big Jim Fae Scotland 10:46, 15 June 2005

Question: What criteria do you have to meet to become an MSP? Do you have to be Scottish and in which case what definition would be used (born in Scotland, raised in Scotland, resident in Scotland?) Many thanks Mammal4 12:36, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think the criteria is any different from that needed to be an MP, although I may be wrong. At least 21 and resident in the UK. I don't think there is any requirement to proof Scottishness Catchpole 12:55, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The info you want is here in the Who can be an MSP? box [1]. Catchpole 13:03, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

many thanks - I wasn't thinking of standing or anything the proof of Scottishness thing was just something somebody told me the other day which sounded a bit odd and I wanted to check it! Mammal4 13:15, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You need to be a citizen of the European Union, reside in the UK and be over 18. Many members of the Scottish parliament where born in England for example, including several of the SNP candidates. You must also not be specifically disqualified from holding office (bankruptcy can cause this). --90.195.52.236 (talk) 09:51, 1 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Seating diagram[edit]

Much as I appreciate whoever created the seating diagram, what where you thinking?! You've put the red Labour party right next to the also red Socialists. Would it not have been clearer to place the socialists elsewhere? I had trouble finding the distinction. --90.195.52.236 (talk) 09:53, 1 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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