MSP for Angus North and Mearns (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Angus North and Mearns (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Deputy Convener
Member
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
11 June 2026 to 25 June 2026
Member
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 Dawn Black. The date of their initial statement was 15 May 2026.
I am a self-employed driving instructor at the Dawn Black, ADI. I spend around 2 hours per week in this role. I earn between £501-£1,000 gross per annum before deductions for tax and national insurance.
I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire Council (Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB). I spend around 10 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. [Amended interest 24 June 2026]
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Since August 2022 I am Chairperson of Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs, a registered charity (SCO51940).
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: 23 September 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "The rural economy and its associated industries are some of Scotland’s most important and make up a vast amount of my constituency…
Chamber meeting date: 23 September 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "This is a really important debate for my constituents in Angus North and Mearns…
Rural Affairs Committee meeting date: 23 September 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "Welcome, everyone, and good morning…
Rural Affairs Committee meeting date: 23 September 2026
Dawn Black: "I have just two questions. They might be very tenuously linked, but I will ask them both at the same time, and the witnesses can choose which to answer…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "Under the United Kingdom Labour Party, annual average petrol costs are £230 higher and heating bills are set to be £1,000 more than it promised, yet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham still plans to hike fuel duty and has cut household heating bills by a paltry £4 a month. In rural communities such as mine, a car is not a choice but a requirement.…
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Motion ref. S7M-01304.2
Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 99 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.4
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 40 for, 65 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Martyn Day, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 89 for, 22 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.3
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 46 for, 53 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.1
Submitted by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 15 for, 93 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Dawn Black has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Dawn Black, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce barriers and to support housing providers to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes across Scotland."
Asked by: Dawn Black, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is engaging with the National Energy System Operator to ensure that the development of Regional Energy Strategic Plans support democratic decision-making and meaningful local engagement in energy planning."
Asked by: Dawn Black, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that healthcare professionals across all NHS boards are aware of the potential risks associated with the long-term use of the contraceptive injection, Depo-Provera, and that users receive clear, consistent and appropriate advice."
Asked by: Dawn Black, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 10 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to carry out a rapid review of the available evidence on the risks associated with the long-term use of the contraceptive injection, Depo-Provera."
Asked by: Dawn Black, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress of the business plan for the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme, including when it expects the scheme to move from the development pipeline to the delivery pipeline."