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Dawn Black

Scottish National Party

MSP for Angus North and Mearns (Constituency)

About Dawn Black

Contact details

Contact online

Website: dawnblack.org

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Angus North and Mearns (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Dawn Black is a member of 2 committees

Public Audit Committee

Deputy Convener

Rural Affairs Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Dawn Black is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Dawn Black does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Dawn Black does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Dawn Black had the following role in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

11 June 2026 to 25 June 2026

Public Audit Committee

Member

Register of interests

Dawn Black'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 Dawn Black. The date of their initial statement was 15 May 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

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]

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

Since August 2022 I am Chairperson of Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs, a registered charity (SCO51940).

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Dawn Black 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.

Depo-Provera (Support for Long-term Users)

Chamber meeting date: 8 September 2026

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "What progress has the Scottish Government made in supporting women who have been affected by long-term use of the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera, including on the commitment that the Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs made that the chief pharmaceutical officer would write to healthcare professionals…

Auditor General for Scotland (Work Programme)

Public Audit Committee meeting date: 3 September 2026

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "In your introduction, you mentioned public service reform. Can you give further information on what audit will look like in relation to public service reform, including in relation to targeted audits that you already have planned…

House Building (Rural Areas)

Chamber meeting date: 2 September 2026

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "National planning framework 4 is intended to support rural revitalisation, yet many families who live and work in rural communities are unable to secure permission to self-build homes on small infill sites between existing properties, especially in the accessible rural area classification. Does the Scottish Government accept that NPF policy 17 may…

House Building (Rural Areas)

Chamber meeting date: 2 September 2026

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "National planning framework 4 is intended to support rural revitalisation, yet many families who live and work in rural communities are unable to secure permission to self-build homes on small infill sites between existing properties, especially in the accessible rural area classification. Does the Scottish Government accept that NPF policy 17 may…

House Building (Rural Areas)

Chamber meeting date: 2 September 2026

Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "National planning framework 4 is intended to support rural revitalisation, yet many families who live and work in rural communities are unable to secure permission to self-build homes on small infill sites between existing properties, especially in the accessible rural area classification. Does the Scottish Government accept that NPF policy 17 may…

Votes

How Dawn Black has voted in Parliament

Find out how Dawn Black has voted recently.

Programme for Government, An Economy Fit for the Future

Motion ref. S7M-01070

Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026

Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jim Fairlie, Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Result 78 for, 41 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Programme for Government, An Economy Fit for the Future

Motion ref. S7M-01070.5

Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Result 93 for, 11 against, 14 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Programme for Government, An Economy Fit for the Future

Motion ref. S7M-01070.2

Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Result 15 for, 86 against, 17 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Programme for Government, An Economy Fit for the Future

Motion ref. S7M-01070.3

Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Result 27 for, 76 against, 17 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Programme for Government, An Economy Fit for the Future

Motion ref. S7M-01070.4

Submitted by: Malcolm Offord, West Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Result 27 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Dawn Black has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7O-00199

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."

Question reference: S7W-01705

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."

Question reference: S7W-01704

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."

Question reference: S7O-00024

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."