Can MSPs deal with issues raised by constituents during the dissolution period?
Although there are no Members once the Parliament has been dissolved, some constituents may have cases that MSPs have already been working on. MSPs can continue with casework that they began before dissolution, as it is recognised that some cases may be urgent because of the issues involved. Members cannot, however, accept new constituency casework at this time in their capacity as an MSP. Instead, MSPs who are approached by members of the public seeking help during dissolution may choose to deal with the enquiry in their role as a candidate or prospective candidate. This means they should deal with it through their campaign office or party office, in the same way as all other prospective candidates, and they will not be able to draw on any Scottish Parliament resources to assist them.
