New MSP to be sworn in at Holyrood

077/2007 | 4 September 2007

Time: 2.35pm
Date: Wednesday 5 September
Location: Debating chamber

A new MSP will be sworn in at the Scottish Parliament tomorrow immediately after Time for Reflection in the Parliament's main chamber.

Shirley-Anne Somerville will become the new Scottish National Party list MSP for the Lothians.

The appointment is the result of former MSP Stefan Tymkewycz stepping down to concentrate on his work with Edinburgh City Council.

Photographs of the short ceremony will be available from the Scottish Parliament's Media Relations Office on 0131 348 6269 or by contacting andrew.cowan@scottish.parliament.uk after 3pm on Wednesday 5 September.

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Sally Coyne: 0131 348 6265
email: sally.coyne@scottish.parliament.uk

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