Katy Clark
Scottish Labour
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Katy Clark
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: katyclark.org
X (previously known as Twitter): @KatySClark
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01294 605655
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Katy is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Katy is a member of 23 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 Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cuba
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fisheries and Coastal Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Human Trafficking
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ukraine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on WASPI
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Katy does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Katy has 1 party role
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Community Safety
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Katy had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Katy'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 Katy Clark. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 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
On 8 May 2022, I was provided with a 2 night hotel stay at the Novotel, Sheffield by the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (a trade union of 2nd Floor, 17 Devonshire Square London, EC2M 4SQ) when attending and speaking at its Annual conference and 125th Anniversary Event. The value was approximately £140 in total. [Registered 25 May 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Katy Clark 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: 27 June 2024
Ardrossan Harbour (Redevelopment)
7. Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a further update on plans for the redevelopment of Ardrossan harbour. (S6O-03651)"
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 27 June 2024
Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "How is the Scottish Government proposing to develop further details on the bill’s provisions, particularly on the ask and act duties, and what are your plans for discussing implementation dates with stakeholders? 10:00"
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2024
Early Release of Prisoners (Notification)
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "SISCO has described the current releases as “shambolic”, with prisoner release services being “overwhelmed”. Last month, the cabinet secretary said that there would be improvements to victim notification, and she may have outlined what those are…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2024
MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa (Delivery update)
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "The Deputy First Minister will be aware of the anger and distress on Arran and other islands, given the delays and the unreliability of the ferry service. Workers at Ferguson Marine are in a similar position…
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
West Coast Ferry Services
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "I congratulate Jamie Greene on securing the debate, and I was pleased to sign the motion to give cross-party support to enable the debate to take place…
Votes
How Katy Clark has voted in Parliament
Find out how Katy Clark has voted recently.
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 50 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 24, 2024
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 116 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 68 for, 0 against, 46 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 8 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Katy Clark in Parliament
Find out what motions Katy Clark has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Katy Clark has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of its recently-closed emergency flee fund for victims of domestic abuse, Fund to Leave, whether it plans to renew the initiative and, if so, (a) by what date it will be reintroduced and (b) how much funding it will provide towards it."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 25 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce guidance on whether fire safety requirements set in building regulations apply to grid-scale battery energy storage systems."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 24 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards regarding the potential integration of new health technology platforms."
Answered by Neil Gray on 22 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on NHS boards registering with the Apple Health platform."
Answered by Neil Gray on 22 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the regulatory framework for the safety of grid-scale battery energy storage systems in Scotland and the extent to which fire safety should be included."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 22 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether fire safety is assessed when considering whether to consent to grid-scale battery energy storage system projects in Scotland."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 19 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland regarding the reported black market for unlicensed beauty products, and any role of organised crime in such a market."
Answer expected on 12 August 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding regulation of the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals."
Answer expected on 12 August 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to regulate the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, by people who are not healthcare professionals."
Answer expected on 12 August 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to investigate reports of dangerous beauty products causing blindness or disfigurement."
Answer expected on 12 August 2024