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Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present
Substitute Member
Appointed Member
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13 November 2024 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
10 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
26 June 2024 to 10 September 2025
Substitute Member
20 November 2024 to 22 April 2025
Substitute Member
06 November 2024 to 13 November 2024
Member
18 September 2024 to 06 November 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 06 November 2024
Member
08 September 2021 to 18 September 2024
Substitute Member
06 March 2024 to 17 June 2024
Member
16 November 2023 to 04 March 2024
Substitute Member
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 Jackie Dunbar. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2026.
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I am a member of the Scottish National Party.
I am a Burgess of the City of Aberdeen.
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: 12 November 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Two weeks ago, the Parliament hosted a Scottish Veterans Residences stall and a reception for Poppyscotland, sponsored by you, Presiding Officer…
Chamber meeting date: 10 November 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "It is testament to our justice system that more cases are getting to court and that people who are convicted are being sentenced, but is it not time to overhaul our penal system so that those in prison are those who most need to be there and there can be a focus on reducing reoffending and rehabilitation?"
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "This is Scotland."
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
Jackie Dunbar: "Maybe not, George.For every single job I have just listed, there is a modern apprenticeship in Scotland that will qualify someone to do it. If there is a need for skills, there will be jobs for the folk who have those skills…
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Will the member give way?"
Read all of Jackie Dunbar's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion ref. S7M-01988
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Gethins, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 12, 2026
Result 73 for, 38 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Jenny Young
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.1
Submitted by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 95 for, 22 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.3
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 67 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Jackie Dunbar has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-02028
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of musculoskeletal conditions being among the leading causes of work-limiting ill health, what consideration it has given to how the evidence and expertise generated by Arthritis UK's Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work can inform future approaches to employability, prevention and supporting people…
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of World Arthritis Day 2026 taking place in October, (a) what action it is taking to support people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions to stay active, healthy and in work, and (b) how it is engaging with organisations such as Arthritis UK, including through the research and innovation…
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 20 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to support progression from band 5 to 6 nursing roles, as set out in its Programme for Government, and whether this support will extend to specialist nursing roles, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) nurse specialists."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 14 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing targeted recruitment and retention incentives for specialist nursing sectors experiencing significant workforce shortages, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 14 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve and widen routes into nursing, as set out in its Programme for Government, and how this will help address capacity and retention pressures in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialist nursing workforce."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the funding it has made available to local authorities to expand and enhance breakfast club provision."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what protections are available for those living as property guardians, and what tenants' rights are available to them."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme on social care services."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 2 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next round of the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray will open."
See all of Jackie Dunbar's questions submitted in Parliament