MSPs' Responsibilities Share this page: Share on Twitter (opens in new window) Share on Facebook (opens in new window) Share on LinkedIn (opens in new window) Print this page You are in the Scottish Parliament section Resources Resources for young people Who is responsible? Scottish Parliament Your location: Change England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Overseas We’re showing you content for . Select ‘change’ to choose a different location. Scotland only Please note, we're showing you information for Scotland only. MSPs responsibilities Your MSPs might: ask questions and look at the work and policies of the Scottish Government to check that they are serving the people of Scotlandtake issues forward on behalf of the people they representrespond to letters and emails from local peoplerespond to an issue in their area by asking an official question in the Scottish Parliament hold regular open meetings with constituents to discuss the problems in their area, known as a surgerydebate issuesvote on changes in the lawsit on committees to look at issues in more detailLearn more about the role of MSPs Your location: Change England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Overseas We’re showing you content for . Select ‘change’ to choose a different location.