James Dornan
Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Cathcart (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About James Dornan
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5682
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Clincarthill Parish Church
1220 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida,
Glasgow
G42 9EU
Phone: 0141 632 5238
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
James is a member of 2 committees
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
James is a member of 10 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ireland
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Stroke
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Taiwan
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
James does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
James does not have any party roles
Previous roles
James has had 26 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 31 March 2022
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Substitute Member
12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Convener
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Conveners Group
Member
06 September 2018 - 12 September 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Convener
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Conveners Group
Member
08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016
Education and Skills Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Education and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
20 January 2016 - 23 March 2016
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
05 November 2015 - 27 January 2016
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Substitute Member
25 June 2015 - 26 January 2016
Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee
Convener
22 September 2015 - 17 December 2015
Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament Amendment Bill Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
08 January 2015 - 05 November 2015
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2015 - 24 June 2015
Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 27 November 2014
Public Audit Committee
Member
19 June 2013 - 26 June 2014
City of Edinburgh Council Portobello Park Bill Committee
Deputy Convener
10 January 2013 - 27 June 2013
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
29 May 2013 - 19 June 2013
City of Edinburgh Council Portobello Park Bill Committee
Member
23 January 2013 - 23 May 2013
National Trust for Scotland Governance etc Bill Committee
Member
07 March 2012 - 18 September 2012
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
14 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Deputy Convener
23 June 2011 - 07 March 2012
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
Register of interests
James'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.
Here is the register for James Dornan. The date of their initial statement was 14 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
No registrable interests
Recent Activity
What was said
What James Dornan 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.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 25 May 2023
Child Poverty and Parental Employment
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "I will move on to the thorny subjects of expansion, recruitment, retention and salaries. Given the reported problems in recruitment and retention, how feasible is it to expand childcare provision at this time…
Chamber meeting date: 10 May 2023
Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill: Stage 1
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "My apologies for the short delay, Presiding Officer. I was kicked out and had to log myself in again…
Chamber meeting date: 4 May 2023
Active Travel Projects (Funding Criteria)
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "I listened to the minister’s answers with some interest. Will he give us an indication of how much the Scottish Government spends on active travel compared with the rest of the United Kingdom?"
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 27 April 2023
Interests
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "Welcome to the 10th meeting of the Social Justice and Social Security Committee in 2023…
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 27 April 2023
Convener
James Dornan: "We move to the appointment of our new convener. On 15 June 2021, the Parliament agreed, by means of motion S6M-00393, that members of the Scottish National Party are eligible to be chosen as convener and deputy convener of the committee…
Votes
How James Dornan has voted in Parliament
Find out how James Dornan has voted recently.
Let's Talk Education – The National Discussion
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Result 29 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 47 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 17 for, 94 against, 3 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by James Dornan in Parliament
Find out what motions James Dornan has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions James Dornan has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps have been taken to mitigate any damage caused by fires and floods in higher and further education campuses."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 June 2023
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2023
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Scottish Budget 2023-24 will have on education and skills provision in Glasgow."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 March 2023
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to help modernise recycling facilities in Glasgow."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 February 2023
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities for education will be in 2023."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 January 2023
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any recent engagement it has had with the energy sector regarding support for those at risk of fuel poverty."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 December 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the success of this year’s COP27 conference in building upon the commitments made at COP26 held in Glasgow."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 November 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how its recent award of £6.437 million to Glasgow City Council to deliver energy-efficiency improvements to homes could benefit those in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 November 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what resources are available to protect important equipment within the health sector in the event of incidents such as fire or floods."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government on the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s food security."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2022