constituency

• describe in detail a role of msps in constituencys - hold surgeries


  One role of an MSP in constituencies is

  to hold surgeries.

  This is when an MSP invites members

  of their constituency to share their

  concerns. Constituents might want to

  talk to their MSP about a devolved

  issue, such as healthcare.

  For example, our MSP Kenneth Gibson

  regularly held surgeries in his

  constituency office in Dalry before the

  pandemic.
• describe in detail a role of msps in constituencys - attend events


  Another role of MSPs is to attend social events.

  MSPs are invited to social events, which allows them to get to know

  their constituents and raise their profile. MSPs are often asked to

  attend local schools, hospitals, factories, etc.

  For example, Kenneth Gibson made a school visit to Garnock Community

  Campus in November 2021, to speak to the young people about the

  Scottish Parliament.
• describe one role of msps in a constituency - fact finding missions


  One last role of an MSP is to go on fact

  finding missions.

  When a constituent raises an issue, an MSP

  may have to visit somewhere to see first

  hand what the problem is. An MSP will

  research important issues and meet with

  experts in order to understand key issues.

  For example, Kenneth Gibson spoke to local

  constituents in Kilbirnie, Beith and Dalry

  about building the new Garnock Community

  Campus.