James Dornan
Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Cathcart (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About James Dornan
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5682
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
James is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
James is not a member of any cross-party groups
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 24 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
20 January 2016 - 23 March 2016
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Education and Culture 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
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Overseas visits
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Controlled transactions
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Heritable property
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Interest in shares
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Voluntary
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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.
Chamber meeting date: 15 June 2021
Covid-19
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "The First Minister spoke about this in an earlier response, but does she think that the UK Government’s delay in tightening the borders contributed to the delta variant getting loose in the UK?"
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2021
Justice System
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate on the post-pandemic recovery, renewal and transformation of justice. I will add to my colleagues’ impassioned words on justice a few observations of my own…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2021
Oil and Gas and Energy Transition Strategic Leadership Group
7. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and welcome to your new position. To ask the Scottish Government when the most recent meeting of the oil and gas and energy transition strategic leadership group was held. (S6O-00007)"
Chamber meeting date: 1 June 2021
Covid-19
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "In light of the news that the Janssen one-dose vaccine has been approved for use in the UK, can the First Minister indicate whether vaccination centres in Scotland will use it and who is most likely to have priority to receive it?"
Chamber meeting date: 1 June 2021
Homicide Law
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "I have long campaigned for the elimination of violence against women and girls, and the cabinet secretary will be aware of the campaigns led by my incredibly brave, determined and focused constituent, Fiona Drouet…
Votes
How James Dornan has voted in Parliament
Find out how James Dornan has voted recently.
Tackling Drug Related Deaths
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 17, 2021
Result 93 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Tackling Drug Related Deaths
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 17, 2021
Result 28 for, 72 against, 22 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Tackling Drug Related Deaths
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Supported by: Nicola Sturgeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 17, 2021
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Tackling Drug Related Deaths
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Supported by: Foysol Choudhury, Pauline McNeill, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 17, 2021
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Tackling Drug Related Deaths
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 17, 2021
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by James Dornan in Parliament
Find out what motions James Dornan has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions James Dornan has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is carrying out to deal with sexual abuse in schools and colleges, in light of Ofsted’s review of this issue in England."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its Programme for Government commitment to publish jointly with COSLA an updated Ending Homelessness Together action plan."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 8 October 2020
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made toward extending Fair Start Scotland provision following the end of the current contract period, given the importance of employability support in responding to the COVID-19 crisis."
Answered by: Jamie Hepburn on 16 July 2020
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 May 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government at what stage it is in its planning for delivering education in the event of a second wave of COVID-19 later in 2020."
Answered by: John Swinney on 1 June 2020
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact COVID-19 will have on the delivery of (a) the 50,000 affordable homes target by the end of this parliamentary session, (b) fuel poverty targets and (c) energy efficiency measures."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 3 April 2020
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with public sector housebuilding in Glasgow."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 26 March 2020
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding is available to local authorities and charities for urban planting programmes."
Answered by: Fergus Ewing on 19 March 2020
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 December 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government when the new first-time buyer scheme will be launched."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 18 December 2019
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 tackles coercive and controlling behaviour."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 26 September 2019
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 May 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government how the CashBack for Communities programme supports projects that aim to tackle sectarianism."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 4 June 2019
See all of James Dornan's written questions submitted in Parliament