MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency)
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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Green Party
Former MSP for Lothian (Region)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
18 June 2024 to 08 April 2026
Member
26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
22 May 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
05 December 2024 to 30 September 2025
Member
06 May 2021 to 29 August 2025
Scottish Green Party
21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
31 August 2021 to 25 April 2024
Scottish Government
17 June 2021 to 08 September 2021
Member
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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: 17 March 2026
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "My father chose to have a medically assisted death. He died on 6 November last year.The process to access assisted dying was not straightforward…
Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "My father chose to have a medically assisted death. He died on 6 November last year.The process to access assisted dying was not straightforward…
Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "My father chose to have a medically assisted death. He died on 6 November last year.The process to access assisted dying was not straightforward…
Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "My father chose to have a medically assisted death. He died on 6 November last year.The process to access assisted dying was not straightforward…
Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "My father chose to have a medically assisted death. He died on 6 November last year.The process to access assisted dying was not straightforward…
Read all of Lorna Slater's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion ref. S6M-21104
Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21103
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21168
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21120
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Lorna Slater has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-17981.2
Motion ref. S6M-17437.3
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a ScotRail discount scheme similar to the 16-17 Saver Railcard used by other rail operators."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 14 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the fundamental review of the adaptations system, as set out in its Housing to 2040 strategy, will take account of the needs of (a) minority ethnic communities, (b) other groups with protected characteristics and (c) the demands of an increasing ageing population, and when an update on the recommendations to…
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 14 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the commitment in its Housing to 2040 strategy to streamline and accelerate the adaptations system, and when it expects to complete the fundamental review of the system."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the responses to its consultation, Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes, which closed on 21 December 2023."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the next steps are following the consultation, Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes, and when it expects to update Part 1 of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 15 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government on what specific date its new cancer action plan will be published."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on (a) the documents that have incorporated updates from the Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan to date, (b) any further documents expected to include these updates and (c) the proposed publication dates for each."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 9 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that filters in cigarettes are one of the most littered items and that they leak toxic chemicals, which can threaten marine life, what its position is on calls to ban them."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 7 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 25 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to investigate and respond to reports that Rockstar Games has dismissed staff for joining a workplace union, and how it can ensure that workers' rights to unionise are protected under Scottish employment law."
Asked by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 20 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will review its interim position on the use of facilities and services at the Parliament, following the Supreme Court ruling, and seek specialist legal advice, in light of the Equality and Human Rights Commission withdrawing its interim guidance."