MSP for West Scotland (Region)
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Scottish Labour
MSP for West Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
Scottish Parliament
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31 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
15 January 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
25 April 2023 to 15 January 2025
Member
22 September 2021 to 25 April 2023
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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: 16 June 2026
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "Research from the GMB trade union has found that more than 1 million people in Scotland are now affected by council tax debt arrears, with almost 250,000 threatened with court action last year…
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Katy Clark): "Mr Fraser, you may wish to wind up and to move your amendment. Thank you."
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Katy Clark): "I ask members who are leaving the chamber to do so quietly, and I call Angela Constance.14:36"
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Katy Clark): "The next item of business is a debate on motion S7M-00309, in the name of Ivan McKee, on public service reform: empowering staff, service users and local communities.15:14"
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Katy Clark): "The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S7M-00018, in the name of Colin Beattie, on recognising the damaging impact of antisocial behaviour. The debate will be concluded without any question being put…
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Motion ref. S7M-00356
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Supported by: Simita Kumar
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Result 78 for, 26 against, 16 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00356.4
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Result 23 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00356.5
Submitted by: Holly Bruce, Glasgow Southside, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Result 77 for, 25 against, 17 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00356.1
Submitted by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Result 111 for, 8 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00356.2
Submitted by: Julie MacDougall, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Result 26 for, 77 against, 17 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP abstained
Disagreed
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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: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether CMAL has secured a Builders Refund Guarantee in the design and build contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd for two Northern Isles freight flex vessels."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to ensure that the recognised trade unions at NorthLink Ferries are consulted over the design of (a) seafarer and (b) trainee accommodation on the two Northern Isles Freight flex vessels that are currently being designed and built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the annual subsidy level was for the public contract for the Northern Isles Ferry Services in (a) 2013-14 and (b) 2024-25."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the number of (a) employees and (b) supply chain contractors that Guangzhou Shipyard International Co…
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 14 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the first milestone payment is due for two Northern Isles Freight flex vessels, under the terms of the design and build contract between CMAL and Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 1 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider exploring the introduction of a public interest test to assess whether a service can be delivered more effectively in-house before any decision to outsource is made."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will issue guidance to NHS boards setting clear requirements for the recording and reporting of sexual offences committed within hospital settings."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 1 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the analysis by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) that indicates an increase of up to 40% in outsourcing by local authorities, what assessment it has made of any impact of outsourcing on (a) jobs and (b) revenue in the public sector."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 11 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the 138 official reports received by Police Scotland of sexual assault and rape occurring in Scottish hospitals, in which over half resulted in a criminal charge, what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of current processes for investigating and progressing any such cases."
Asked by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 11 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure consistent and comprehensive data collection on the profile of perpetrators of sexual assault and rape in Scottish hospitals, including whether they are (a) patients, (b) staff or (c) visitors, in order to better inform prevention and safeguarding measures."