Lorna Slater
Scottish Green Party
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2021 - present day
About Lorna Slater
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6997
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Lorna is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Lorna is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Lorna has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Lorna has 3 party roles
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Economic Recovery
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Green Industrial Strategy
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Lorna had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 08 September 2021
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Lorna's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Lorna Slater. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 18 June I was an Engineering Project Manager with Orbital Marine Power Ltd, a firm concerned with the design, build and deployment of tidal turbines (of Exchange Place 2, 5 Semple St, Edinburgh EH3 8BL). I received remuneration of between £60,001 and £65,000 per annum and spent approximately 3 days per month on the role until my departure, on 18 June 2021. I received a final payment of £1451.75 on 28 June 2021. (Amended interest 30 June 2021]
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
My husband is a freelance filmmaker who may apply for Government grants from time to time in the course of his work.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 31 August 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Lorna Slater has said in Parliament
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 13 March 2024
Proposed Land Reform Bill
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "As outlined by the First Minister in September, the current programme for government includes a commitment to introduce a new land reform bill…
Chamber meeting date: 13 March 2024
Crop Damage (Beavers)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "Beavers burrowing into flood banks can exacerbate flooding in some areas, but in other circumstances beavers can reduce flood risks…
Chamber meeting date: 13 March 2024
Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "The ministerial working group on food is the mechanism for cross-portfolio discussions and decision making on food-related policy at a ministerial level…
Chamber meeting date: 21 February 2024
Deer Numbers (Support for Sustainable Management)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "Effective deer management is vital to tackle the twin climate and biodiversity crises. Our consultation paper, “Managing deer for climate and nature”, which was published on 5 January, seeks views on our proposals for new deer legislation…
Chamber meeting date: 8 February 2024
Green Economy (United Kingdom Government Action)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "Tackling climate change and nature loss is an environmental imperative and a significant socioeconomic opportunity…
Votes
How Lorna Slater has voted in Parliament
Find out how Lorna Slater has voted recently.
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 80 for, 0 against, 32 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 80 for, 0 against, 32 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Growing Scotland’s Economy
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Richard Lochhead, Gillian Martin, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 63 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Bringing Down NHS Waiting Lists
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Supported by: Jenni Minto
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 63 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Bringing Down NHS Waiting Lists
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 11, 2024
Supported by: Carol Mochan, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 63 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Lorna Slater in Parliament
Find out what motions Lorna Slater has submitted recently.
Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 [draft]
Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 [draft]
Questions
Questions Lorna Slater has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators have appropriate measures in place, such as demarcation areas or no activity areas, to protect the public using the water for recreation, while ensuring the requirements of the access code are maintained."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legal duty (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators in the Firth of Forth have to ensure the safety of any members of the public who are lawfully using the water for recreational purposes under Outdoor Access legislation."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 20 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on talks with the Scottish Green Party on a potential co-operation agreement."
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 20 August 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 21 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 16 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that money invested in economic recovery by way of grants, loans and other funding will support fair work practices and climate obligations for any companies that receive support."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 June 2021