MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency)
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MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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Scottish Labour
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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 Donald MacKinnon. The date of their initial statement was 11 June 2026.
I am a self-employed crofter on the Isle of Lewis. I spend around 4 days per month on this role earning up to £500 gross per annum, before deductions for tax and national insurance. I am a recipient of various agricultural payments amounting to £3,487.73 per annum from the Scottish Government relating to my crofting business, as part the Basic Payment Scheme, the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme, and the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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I hold three croft tenancies on the Isle of Lewis. All crofts have shares in Arnol Common Grazings which is a recipient of agricultural support from the Scottish Government. I am currently clerk of Arnol Common Grazings, I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a member of the GMB Union.
I am a member of the Fire Brigades Union.
I am a member of the Scottish Crofting Federation.
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: 8 September 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "I welcome the Scottish Government’s aspirations for Scotland’s economy, which the cabinet secretary has set out today…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which shows that I am a member of the Fire Brigades Union…
Chamber meeting date: 2 September 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that air services in the Highlands and Islands meet the needs of communities. (S7O-00156)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 September 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that air services in the Highlands and Islands meet the needs of communities. (S7O-00156)"
Transport Committee meeting date: 2 September 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "I thank the witnesses for appearing before us and for their written submissions.I will stick with the rural theme, but I want to pick up on the link between uptake of concessionary travel and the availability of bus services in different areas…
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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
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
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 abstained
Disagreed
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 abstained
Disagreed
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
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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: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of confirmation by the company that MV Loch Portain will not return to service for the remainder of the summer 2026 timetable, what discussions it has had with CalMac Ferries Ltd regarding network resilience and resource allocation, and what contingency measures are being put in place to maintain services to…
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that air services in the Highlands and Islands meet the needs of communities."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that over two-thirds of applicants to its Emergency Heating Oil Scheme in the Western Isles have had their applications refused."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure households in need are able to access the Emergency Heating Oil Scheme."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 5 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on identifying the two island communities that will pilot remote diagnostic technologies as set out in the National Islands Plan 2, what the consultation and decision-making around selection is, and when this pilot will start."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the National Islands Plan 2, what progress has been made on the (a) Ferries Accessibility Standard and (b) new Islands Transport Accessibility Fund and the remit of this fund, and when both will be published"
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 28 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions have taken place with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on expanding the commitment of matched funding through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership for Empty Homes Officer roles to the Western Isles."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 21 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the implementation of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025, whether it will provide a timetable and a date by which it anticipates that all aspects of the legislation to be operational."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration has been given to the impact of water scarcity on food production in Scotland."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is planning to take to ensure that agriculture, food production and food security in Scotland are not significantly impacted by combined environmental and global factors, including water scarcity, drought and soaring prices of and limited access to fertiliser as a result of the closure of Strait of…
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