MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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.
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: 11 June 2026
Joe Fagan (South Scotland) (Lab): "My entry in the register of members’ interests shows that I am a councillor in South Lanarkshire.I congratulate all those who have made their first speech in the chamber today…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Joe Fagan (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service board regarding the outcome of the service delivery review that is due to be considered on 22 June. (S7O-00022)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Joe Fagan (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service board regarding the outcome of the service delivery review that is due to be considered on 22 June. (S7O-00022)"
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2026
Joe Fagan (South Scotland) (Lab): "I congratulate the Presiding Officers on their election and the new front-bench members on their appointment.My entry in the register of members’ interests will show that I am a councillor with South Lanarkshire Council…
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Motion ref. S7M-00294
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Supported by: Jackie Baillie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 71 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.3
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 53 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.2
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.1
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00290.1
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Result 78 for, 28 against, 16 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
This MSP has not lodged any Motions yet. Information will be added here when available.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 11 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the (a) gross and (b) net running costs are of its operations, and how these have changed since its records began."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many small businesses were estimated to be eligible for the Small Business Bonus Scheme in 2025-26, and how many it estimates will to be eligible in 2026-27 following the recent rates revaluation, broken down by (a) local authority and (b) joint valuation board area."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, following each of the last three revaluations, how many appeals were lodged against non-domestic rates valuations in the period between the valuation and the end of May that same year."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many appeals against non-domestic rates valuations have been lodged following the most recent revaluation."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the deadline for proposals against new 2026 rateable values was set at 31 July."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the strategic focus of Scottish Enterprise and its three missions."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the condition of business properties and the supply of good business premises in South Scotland."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what it considers the barriers are to increasing rail services on the East Kilbride line, and how these can be addressed."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to further enhance (a) East Kilbride, (b) Hairmyres and (c) Thorntonhall train stations."
Asked by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will set out what its role is in relation to the development of ScotRail timetables."