If you are visiting the Parliament to watch proceedings in the Chamber or at a committee meeting, there is a code of behaviour which you need to follow, by order of The Presiding Officer.
For all visits, please:
- Remember that this is a working Parliamentary building
- Obey all instructions from Parliamentary officials
- Keep all bags with you or place in the public lockers
- Do not smoke in the building
- Do not eat or drink, except in the restaurants
- Return your “Visitor” lanyard and passholder
- Collect any items retained by Security as you go out
For visits to see parliamentary business, please:
- Switch off mobile phones, pagers and laptops
- Enter, walk around, sit in and leave the galleries quietly
- Obtain prior permission to paint, sketch or draw
- Remain seated throughout the whole 30 minute session, if your ticket is for First Minister’s Question Time
Please note that the following are forbidden in the galleries:
- Applause, shouting out or disrupting proceedings
- The display of any banners or slogans
- Use of cameras or recording equipment.