MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
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Deputy Convener
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Scottish Labour
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02 September 2026 to 03 November 2026
Substitute Member
11 June 2026 to 03 November 2026
Member
26 May 2026 to 25 October 2026
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
25 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
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15 January 2025 to 02 September 2025
Substitute Member
19 January 2023 to 25 April 2023
Member
19 January 2023 to 25 April 2023
Member
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 to 19 January 2023
Member
22 September 2021 to 19 January 2023
Substitute Member
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Here is the register for Carol Mochan. The date of their initial statement was 28 May 2026.
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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: 12 November 2026
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "I begin by thanking the cabinet secretary for the importance that he places on working with the trade unions and those who work in our public services…
Chamber meeting date: 12 November 2026
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "I begin by thanking the cabinet secretary for the importance that he places on working with the trade unions and those who work in our public services…
Chamber meeting date: 12 November 2026
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2026
3. Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the delivery of the MV Glen Rosa has been further delayed, having initially been scheduled for completion in 2018. (S7O-00485)"
Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2026
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab): "The round-table event that the member held on the issue was extremely positive and good…
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Motion ref. S7M-01988
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Gethins, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 12, 2026
Result 73 for, 38 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Jenny Young
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.1
Submitted by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 95 for, 22 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.3
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 67 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
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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: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 November 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what action it is taking to support MSP staff, in light of reported concerns regarding an increase in the number of AI-generated casework requests."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the findings in the Scottish Human Rights Commission's October 2026 report, Economic, social and cultural rights in the South of Scotland, regarding access to healthcare, social care and support for people with learning disabilities in rural communities."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has worked with COSLA to ensure a consistent approach across planning authorities to the treatment of hyperscale AI data centre applications during the period before national planning guidance is finalised."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has issued any correspondence, directions, circulars or guidance to planning authorities regarding the Parliament's vote to pause decisions on hyperscale AI data centres, and whether it will publish any such correspondence or other communications."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with local authorities regarding the potential expansion of community orchards and planting of community orchards and fruit trees within new and existing housing developments."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on updating the mygov.scot app, to make it more accessible in line with the public service reform strategy."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with NHS boards, dietitians and the British Dietetic Association regarding the future of Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK)."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received any representations from NHS boards or professional bodies regarding continued support for Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK), and, if so, what its response has been."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding the future funding of Nutrition and Diet Resources UK (NDR-UK) beyond March 2027."
Asked by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the number of offshore oil and gas workers in (a) Aberdeen, (b) Aberdeenshire and (c) the rest of Scotland who had an Energy Skills Passport User Profile as at 1 October 2026."