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.
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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: 7 October 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "Last October, I attended the Western Isles Fishermen’s Association’s annual general meeting in South Uist. The well-attended meeting included members from the length of the Western Isles, from Barra to Lewis…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
6. Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government when it will review the Highlands and Islands patient travel scheme. (S7O-00344)"
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "Last week, the Scottish Government took the decision to extend the bluetongue control zone across the whole of Scotland. The decision makes practical sense as the disease spreads, but it does not come without significant risks…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "Last week, the Scottish Government took the decision to extend the bluetongue control zone across the whole of Scotland. The decision makes practical sense as the disease spreads, but it does not come without significant risks…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "I thank Liam McArthur for securing the debate today. It is an issue that he and I have spent much time discussing since I was elected, and I welcome his experience as a long-time campaigner on the subject…
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Motion ref. S7M-01517.1
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 96 for, 13 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.3
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 35 for, 74 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 70 for, 37 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.5
Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 21 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
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: 13 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it had with (a) broadband suppliers, (b) local authorities and (c) community groups prior to reaching its decision to close the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme to new applications from 20 November 2026."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on (a) households and (b) businesses in rural and island communities of closing the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme to new applications from 20 November 2026."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will review the Highlands and Islands Patient Travel scheme."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that housing policy supports population retention and growth in the Western Isles, in light of concerns reportedly raised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar regarding barriers to housing delivery."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) verification cases remain outstanding, and how many of these involve applicants who (a) have already submitted all requested evidence and (b) are yet to do so, broken down by region."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason more than 1,200 Basic Payment Scheme claimants are reportedly still requiring Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) verification, and whether it considers that the current verification process operates effectively."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that applicants to the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) do not face delays in receiving payments from the Basic Payment Scheme and that the Rural Payments and Inspections Division has the resources and capacity required to process applications timeously."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn 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."
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