Scottish National Party
MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2003
The Scottish Parliament
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
14 June 2023 - 20 June 2023
Member
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Convener
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Member
01 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 - 01 September 2020
Member
29 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
07 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Member
25 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Convener
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Member
02 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 05 November 2009
Substitute Member
26 June 2008 - 02 September 2008
Member
20 June 2007 - 26 June 2008
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 20 June 2007
Member
27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
19 September 2001 - 31 March 2003
Deputy Convener
09 May 2002 - 05 September 2002
Member
06 September 2001 - 19 September 2001
Member
17 June 1999 - 06 September 2001
Member
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 Kenneth Gibson. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On Thursday 22 September 2022, I visited the Stena Spey drilling rig, Scapa Flow, Orkney as the guest of drilling contractor Stena Drilling Ltd (Ullevi House, Greenbank Crescent, East Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3BG). The total cost of return flights from Edinburgh to Orkney, meals, and one night’s overnight accommodation was £780. I also received gifts consisting of a pair of shoes, overall, and a bag worth £170. [Registered 24 September 2022]
From 7 October to 12 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food and transport, amounted to £2,284.59 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 3 November 2023]
No registrable interests
I own a flat in Glasgow with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 from which I receive gross annual income of between £10,001 and £15,000. [Amended interest 6 August 2024]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
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 November 2025
4. Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "To ask the First Minister what impact the chancellor’s autumn statement will have on Scotland. (S6F-04479)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 November 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "Oh, come on."
Chamber meeting date: 26 November 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "I welcome the uplift of £123 million—or 13.9 per cent—in NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s funding for this year, and the additional non-recurring funding for escalated health boards to improve financial sustainability, which includes £43…
Chamber meeting date: 25 November 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app would not connect. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 25 November 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "In 2032 it will be the 1,200th anniversary of the battle of Athelstaneford, when the Picts and the Scots famously saw the saltire in the sky, inspiring them to defeat the invading Anglo-Saxons…
Find out how Kenneth Gibson has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 24 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 47 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 84 for, 24 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 26 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 25 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Kenneth Gibson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with UK Government ministers regarding the devolution of additional powers to the Scottish Parliament, including those over alcohol and tobacco duty."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in accordance with section 61 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, when it plans to take forward regulations to change the economic index for the uprating of mobile home pitch fees."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025
"To ask the First Minister what impact the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have on Scotland."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the refreshed strategy for the life sciences sector will be published."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 1 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages schools to teach pupils about the Scottish enlightenment, including its impact in Scotland and beyond, and to what extent the subject is taught."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Pride in Place Programme."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost the Scottish economy in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost each NHS board in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost each integration joint board in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost the third sector in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
See all of Kenneth Gibson's questions submitted in Parliament