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26 June 2024 - 10 September 2025
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20 November 2024 - 22 April 2025
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06 November 2024 - 13 November 2024
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18 September 2024 - 06 November 2024
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17 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
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08 September 2021 - 18 September 2024
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06 March 2024 - 17 June 2024
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16 November 2023 - 04 March 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 Jackie Dunbar. The date of their initial statement was 20 May 2021.
I was a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council (of Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1FY). I spent around 20-30 hours per week on this role. I received a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Registered 20 May 2021, Amended interest 5 May 2022]
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[Ceased interest removed from entry: 21 May 2025]
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I am a Burgess of Aberdeen City.
I am a member of the Scottish National Party.
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: 10 December 2025
3. Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Aberdeen City Council to maintain its local government services, including in response to any increasing social need in the city. (S6O-05269)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 December 2025
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "With almost all three and four-year-olds across Scotland reaping the benefits of funded ELC, will the cabinet secretary set out exactly how that is benefiting young folk and their families?"
Chamber meeting date: 9 December 2025
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I like talking about veterans in the chamber, because it is one of the few areas in which there is fairly broad consensus. There is clear agreement among all MSPs that nobody should be worse off for having served in the armed forces…
Chamber meeting date: 4 December 2025
7. Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the UK Government budget regarding how it affects the North East Scotland region. (S6O-05249)"
Chamber meeting date: 4 December 2025
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I am proud to close the debate on behalf of the committee. Like the convener, I pay tribute to the work of my colleagues and to all those who gave evidence to the committee during our inquiry…
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Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 87 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 60 for, 60 against, 2 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 23 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 68 for, 49 against, 5 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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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: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, following NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, which took place on 10 December with the aim to shine a light on the high prevalence of domestic abuse affecting healthcare professionals, how it is supporting NHS boards to ensure that they have robust domestic abuse policies in place."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Aberdeen City Council to maintain its local government services, including in response to any increasing social need in the city."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 2 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the Early Years Speech, Language and Communication Action Plan."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the UK Government Budget regarding how it affects the North East Scotland region."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made towards issuing Scottish Government bonds, in light of Scotland's recent high credit ratings."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its latest engagement with STV regarding the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and regional news programming."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 6 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its response to Storm Amy."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 2 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of Qualifications Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland following the Education (Scotland) Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to support people in Aberdeen to gain the skills and qualifications needed for the energy transition, to ensure that north east Scotland has a world-leading workforce."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when revised guidance on Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools will be available."
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