The Presiding Officer, supported by two Deputy Presiding Officers, chairs the proceedings in the parliamentary chamber, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body and the Parliamentary Bureau. The Presiding Officer also represents the Scottish Parliament at home and abroad.
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The Presiding Officer is supported in their duties by two Deputy Presiding Officers.
Recent speeches by the Presiding Officer
Image galleries showing the Presiding Officer representing the Parliament in Scotland and across the world.
The Corporate Body is responsible for ensuring that the Parliament is provided with the property, staff and services it requires.
Commission on Parliamentary Reform
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How we handle your information
Please note that the Office of the Presiding Officer will manage your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.
A list of all privacy notices can be found on our website