Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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05 December 2024 - 12 December 2024
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05 September 2023 - 11 September 2024
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05 September 2023 - 17 June 2024
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26 April 2023 - 05 September 2023
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29 June 2023 - 05 September 2023
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18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
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18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
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18 April 2023 - 26 April 2023
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19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
21 December 2020 - 19 May 2021
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17 February 2020 - 21 December 2020
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28 June 2018 - 17 February 2020
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14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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06 October 2016 - 28 June 2018
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08 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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08 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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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 Ben Macpherson. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On 4 February 2017 myself and a guest attended the Scotland v Ireland match at Murrayfield as hospitality guests of BT Scotland (a telecommunications company of BT Group plc, BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ). The combined value of the two tickets was £1390 + VAT.
From 3 to 25 February 2024 I visited the United States of America as a participant in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. I participated in this particular three week professional exchange program with a range of other participants from Europe and Asia, considering various global challenges. The costs of travel, accommodation, meals and other occasional expenses were $9,284 USD (equivalent to £7339, at the closing exchange rate on 29 February 2024) and were met by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (of 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520, United States of America), an organisation that aims to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through exchange programmes. [Registered 29 February 2024]
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I am registered on the roll of Scottish Solicitors.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 16 May 2024]
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: 5 June 2025
4. Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is supporting film and TV production in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. (S6F-04160)"
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "Does the cabinet secretary agree that local events, such as the Leith festival, the north Edinburgh community festival, the Newhaven gala and other, similar gatherings around the country play an important role in promoting small businesses, supporting artists and community groups, and helping to foster a sense of community cohesion and pride?"
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "It is widely understood that good youth work and innovative initiatives can have a positive impact on young people who may be engaged in violence or drawn into it…
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2025
8. Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with universities and placement schools to support the mental health and wellbeing of student teachers. (S6O-04759)"
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "Year after year, there is net migration to Scotland, and the figures for people coming to Scotland are pretty similar to the figures for people coming to the north of England, so it is unfair to characterise the Scottish migration position in the way that Stephen Kerr has done. Given that immigration policy is reserved, surely the policies of the…
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Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 2, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 55 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 28 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 49 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 96 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure the full implementation of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) across all NHS boards, and whether this implementation will supersede the updated 2023 Scottish Good Practice Statement on ME/CFS."
Answer expected on 18 June 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on planned capital investment in the Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works, including the no regrets funding commitment and what consideration is being given to further investment after the PFI contract ends, to meet the needs of population growth, climate change and the Edinburgh…
Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 June 2025
"To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is supporting film and TV production in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 June 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with universities and placement schools to support the mental health and wellbeing of student teachers."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board, NHS Lothian, the City of Edinburgh Council and any other relevant organisations regarding any impact on patients, communities and statutory services of reported reductions to preventative initiatives and services."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with partners to support the Port of Leith's contribution to Scotland's net zero ambitions."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the Festivals Strategic Partnership since it began in August 2024."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 14 May 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with partners to tackle gang-related crime."
Answered by Angela Constance on 23 April 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a statutory duty of care for higher education institutions."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 27 February 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Edinburgh’s economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2025
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