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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Laura Mitchell

Scottish National Party

MSP for Moray (Constituency)

About Laura Mitchell

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Moray (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Laura Mitchell is a member of 1 committee

Rural Affairs Committee

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Cross-party groups

Laura Mitchell is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Laura Mitchell does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

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Previous roles

Laura Mitchell does not have any previous roles

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Register of interests

Laura Mitchell's register of interests

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Laura Mitchell 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.

Patient Waiting Times (Moray)

Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026

Laura Mitchell (Moray) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for patients in Moray. (S7O-00049)"

Maternity Services

Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026

Laura Mitchell (Moray) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary will be aware that it is now eight years since NHS Grampian downgraded maternity services at Dr Gray’s hospital…

Electrical Infrastructure (Orkney)

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Laura Mitchell (Moray) (SNP): "Orkney and other communities across the Highlands and Islands will play a key role in Scotland’s renewable energy future…

Growing Scotland’s Economy

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Laura Mitchell (Moray) (SNP): "I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in the debate and to have the chance to share some reflections on the key economic challenges and opportunities in my constituency…

Growing Scotland’s Economy

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Laura Mitchell (Moray) (SNP): "I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in the debate and to have the chance to share some reflections on the key economic challenges and opportunities in my constituency…

Votes

How Laura Mitchell has voted in Parliament

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Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion ref. S7M-00397

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Appointment of Law Officers

Motion ref. S7M-00380

Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367.4

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367.1

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367

Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026

Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Motions made by Laura Mitchell in Parliament

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Questions

Questions Laura Mitchell has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-00229

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 21 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 5 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, given that original plans for establishing a permanent MRI scanner at Dr Gray's Hospital were halted several years ago, whether it will provide an update on the timetable for progressing this work."

Question reference: S7W-00231

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 21 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the high costs of home heating oil and any impact these have had on rural communities, including in Moray."

Question reference: S7O-00049

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 3 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for patients in Moray."

Question reference: S7W-00228

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 21 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 1 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many journeys have been taken where patients have travelled from Moray to Aberdeen for MRI scans, to date in 2026."

Question reference: S7W-00230

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 21 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 1 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many journeys have been taken where patients have travelled from Moray to Aberdeen for MRI scans in the last five years."

Question reference: S7W-00072

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 1 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that children in Moray who are disabled and/or have additional support needs will be able to take part in activities funded through the Summer of Sport."

Question reference: S7W-00078

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 29 May 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether an environmental impact assessment will be required to be carried out by the developers of the proposed Moray FLOW-Park."

Question reference: S7W-00082

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 28 May 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to open the First Home Fund to support young people and families to purchase their own home."

Question reference: S7W-00080

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 28 May 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the Scotch Whisky industry to grow and invest in Speyside."

Question reference: S7W-00079

Asked by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 28 May 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out of the need for offshore storage for wind turbines to meet demands of the offshore wind sector, and what the outcome was."