Member of the Scottish Parliament

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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Incumbent 6th Scottish Parliament since 13 May 2021
Scottish Parliament
Style	The Honourable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Status	Active
Abbreviation	MSP
Member of	Scottish Parliament
Reports to	Presiding Officer
Seat	Scottish Parliament Building
Term length	5 years; renewable
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Scotland
Formation	12 May 1999 (25 years ago) (1999-05-12)
First holder	1st Scottish Parliament
Final holder	5th Scottish Parliament
Salary	£72,192 (incl. allowances) per year
Website	www.parliament.scot

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Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP; Scottish Gaelic: Ball Pàrlamaid na h-Alba, BPA; Scots: Memmer o the Scots Pairliament, MSP) is the title given to any one of the 129 individuals elected to serve in the Scottish Parliament.

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Member of the Scottish Parliament

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