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Gillian Mackay

Scottish Green Party

MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)


Gillian Mackay is the leader of the Scottish Green Party

About Gillian Mackay

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6341
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Green Party
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Scottish Green Party
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026

Committees

Gillian Mackay is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Gillian Mackay is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Gillian Mackay does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Gillian Mackay has 2 party roles

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson for Constitution, External Affairs, Public Health and Sport

Scottish Green Party

Previous roles

Gillian Mackay has had the following roles in Parliament

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

21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Health and Social Care

Scottish Green Party

01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Sport

Scottish Green Party

29 August 2025 to 08 April 2026

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

17 December 2025 to 08 April 2026

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

05 July 2021 to 22 May 2025

parliamentary bureau

Member

29 November 2023 to 21 May 2025

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 to 21 May 2025

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

29 November 2023 to 22 May 2024

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Gillian Mackay'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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Gillian Mackay 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.

Summer of Sport

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "We all know the evidence about the benefits of physical activity in helping to prevent and manage conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety…

Independence Referendum

Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "The response to the debate from some members has been predictable. There was not only the earliest mention of Paisley ever from George Adam, but we heard the usual old clichés about independence…

First Minister

Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "I congratulate you on your appointment, Presiding Officer.First, I acknowledge that, unless something dramatic happens, I should get 15 votes, so I doubt that I will become First Minister this afternoon…

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry

Chamber meeting date: 28 January 2026

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "As others have, I begin by paying tribute to the tireless efforts of the families who have campaigned so hard to shine a light on what went wrong at the Queen Elizabeth university hospital…

Football (Ticket Pricing)

Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "There is often very little that unites football fans. However, in recent weeks, supporters of Celtic, Falkirk and Motherwell have displayed banners backing my calls for a £25 cap on away tickets…

Votes

How Gillian Mackay has voted in Parliament

Find out how Gillian Mackay has voted recently.

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249

Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Supported by: Hannah Mary Goodlad
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 84 for, 28 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.5

Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 52 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.3

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 28 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.1

Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 30 for, 37 against, 55 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.4

Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 95 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Motions made by Gillian Mackay in Parliament

Find out what motions Gillian Mackay has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Gillian Mackay has asked

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

Question reference: S7O-00047

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 3 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on banning the use of Prestwick airport by the US military."

Question reference: S7F-00003

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 26 May 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S6F-04757

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 16 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S6O-05680

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 12 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether MSP staff and SPS staff will benefit from the new national bank holiday introduced to mark Scotland’s participation in the men's football World Cup."

Question reference: S6O-05656

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a licensing system for local authorities to address the growing number of vaping shops."

Question reference: S6W-43861

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 19 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 2 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that bank nursing staff working with children and young people in psychiatric units have appropriate training."

Question reference: S6W-43712

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 26 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support GP surgeries to (a) improve energy efficiency and (b) reduce their carbon footprint."

Question reference: S6W-43713

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 26 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to help GPs decarbonise their physical estates."

Question reference: S6O-05607

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 25 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that newly built housing is adaptable for future needs."

Question reference: S6F-04699

Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 23 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."