Scottish Green Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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The Scottish Parliament
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EH99 1SP
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29 November 2023 - 22 May 2024
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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 Gillian Mackay. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
Prior to my return to Parliament, I worked full time as a parliamentary assistant to Andy Wightman MSP at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. I worked 37.5 hours per week and my remuneration was between £25,001 and £30,000. I left the post on 6th May 2021 and received a final salary payment at the end of May 2021.
On 5 September 2024 I and a guest attended the Scotland v Poland football match as guests of the Scottish Football Association (Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9AY). The value of the hospitality and tickets was estimated to be around £700. [Registered 1 October 2024]
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I am a charity fundraiser with the Rebel Legion UK.
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: 27 November 2024
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate and will reiterate points that have been expressed by colleagues. It comes as no surprise to us that the social care sector is in crisis and that we must address the pressures as a matter of urgency…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 26 November 2024
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "Good morning, minister. We have touched on Anne’s law already…
Chamber meeting date: 21 November 2024
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "I, too, thank Roz McCall for bringing this important debate to the chamber. I echo the thanks to the Bundy family for their campaigning efforts after their own tragedy…
Chamber meeting date: 21 November 2024
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "There are things in the bill that we should still pass. Among other things, the right to short breaks for carers and the right to advocacy and information need to be progressed…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 19 November 2024
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "Is there enough clarity in the bill on whether assisted dying would be considered a reasonable treatment option?"
Find out how Gillian Mackay has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Result 55 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Result 89 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 2, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Result 117 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Result 27 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Result 51 for, 60 against, 7 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Gillian Mackay has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 8 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light the commitment set out in its document, Stroke Improvement Plan 2023, to set up a forum “for regular engagement between stroke services from every NHS board”, whether it will confirm whether this forum has been established and, if so, (a) on what date it first met, (b) whether it will provide the…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 October 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 10 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on what level of certainty would be required that essential infrastructure would remain operational for a significant period of time in order for its protection from flooding to be considered an imperative reason of overriding importance for the purpose of the Habitats Regulations, and whether it…
Answered by Gillian Martin on 18 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 10 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported need for rapid transition from fossil fuels, what its position is on whether the defence of petrochemical infrastructure from flooding could be considered an imperative reason of overriding public interest for the purposes of the Habitats Regulations, and whether it will provide the reasons…
Answered by Gillian Martin on 18 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration and support has been given to ensure that all reasonable upstream flood alleviation measures have been taken to reduce flood risk at Grangemouth"
Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had to ensure that the use of natural flood management measures is prioritised as part of any flood defence scheme at Grangemouth."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how the requirements of the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Policy 3 pertaining to biodiversity enhancement will be integrated into the proposals for Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 22 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported failure to meet national standards of stroke care, as outlined in the most recent Scottish Stroke Improvement Plan annual report, and what its plan is to ensure that people who experience a stroke are able to get access to appropriate and evidence-based care to improve…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 9 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 23 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the outcome of the 2022 review, Stop, Sort, Burn, Bury - incineration in the waste hierarchy, what its position is regarding the 12 incinerators that were approved, or were in the process of construction, prior to the decision to stop all new applications for incinerators; by what date a decision will be…
Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 August 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to address child poverty."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 May 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-26372 by Siobhan Brown on 16 April 2024, which local authorities have (a) applied for funding from the Scottish Government relating to the implementation of firework control zones and (b) opened the application process for firework control zones so that they are in place by…
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 22 May 2024
See all of Gillian Mackay's questions submitted in Parliament