Spokesman says complaints received taken very seriously

A Scottish Youth Parliament spokesman said: “Since September, seven MSYPs have resigned, out of a total membership of around 140 MSYPs.

“As MSYPs are all young volunteers, resignations are a regular occurrence, and by-elections are a held to fill vacant seats.

“There are a number of reasons why MSYPs resign, including new responsibilities at school, university, or in the workplace.

“We are aware that some former MSYPs have provided public feedback regarding their reasons for resigning.

“It is the policy of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) to take on all complaints and feedback.

“As a youth-led organisation, our members work from the inside out to reform and improve the policies and structures that govern the organisation. All complaints we receive are taken very seriously and investigated thoroughly, in line with our procedures.”

Established on June 30 1999, making it one day older than the Scottish Parliament, the 140-strong Scottish Youth Parliament set out a vision for Scotland as a nation that actively listens to and values the meaningful participation of its young people.

Elections for the 140-strong SYP are held every two years, with young people aged 14 to 25 invited to stand at the next poll in March next year.