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The English and Scottish parliaments officially united in 1707 to form the Parliament of Great Britain. This came about through the Act of Union which was passed by both parliaments that year.
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Where is the Scottish Parliament located?
The Scottish Parliament is located in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It sits at the foot of the Royal Mile, next to Holyrood Palace.
What does Scottish title Laird mean in English?
The Scottish title Laird is roughly equivalent to the English title "Lord." It is used to address landowners or the head of a Scottish estate.
What year did Scotland get its own Parliament?
Scotland established its own Parliament in 1999, following a referendum in 1997 that saw a majority of voters supporting the establishment of a devolved Scottish Parliament.
Is McDonald Scottish or English?
McDonald's is an American fast food company, not Scottish or English. The company was founded in 1940 in San Bernardino, California by Richard and Maurice McDonald.
What are the 4 main political parties in Scotland?
The four main political parties in Scotland are the Scottish National Party (SNP), Scottish Conservative Party, Scottish Labour Party, and Scottish Liberal Democrats. These parties have significant representation in the Scottish Parliament and play a key role in shaping policies and decisions in Scotland.
What do msp's do in scottish parliament?
Work out ways of spending English taxpayers money.
When was Scottish Parliament created?
Scottish Parliament was created in 1999.
Why is the Scottish first minister of England's parliament forcing only English school children to learn Britishness?
As there is no English parliament I assume you mean "Why is the Scottish Prime Minister of the British Parliament forcing only English school children to learn Britishness?". Quite simply he doesn't have the power to do so in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland as Education is a reserved matter to their devolved assemblies: the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Who makes the laws in the Scottish Parliament?
The elected Members of the Scottish Parliament.
When was Scottish Youth Parliament created?
Scottish Youth Parliament was created in 1999.
What is the Main Legislative Body in Scotland called?
The Scottish Parliament.
Do members of the Scottish parliament sit in Westminster?
No, they sit in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. However, Scottish constituencies can, and do, elect members to sit in the UK Parliament in London.
When was the Scottish Parliament made?
The devolved Scottish parliament was first elected and met in 1999.
Who chairs the debate in the Scottish Parliament?
The Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament chairs the debate.
Do you have to be Scottish to sit in the Scottish parliament?
yes
How much did the Scottish Parliament cost?
It approximately cost £414 million to build the Scottish Parliament.
Where do the members of the scottish parliament meet when in England?
The Scottish Parliament meets at the Scottish Parliament Building in Holyrood, Edinburgh. If they are in England on government business they meet at the Palace of Westminster in London.
