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Douglas Ross
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The 6th Scottish Parliament was elected at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.[1] It was opened with the Escort to the Crown of Scotland Parade and Speech from the Throne on 2 October 2021.
^"Scottish Elections (Dates) Act 2016". legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
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