MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Green Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Substitute Member
Member
Scottish Green Party
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.
Here is the register for Laura Moodie. The date of their initial statement was 03 June 2026.
Prior to my election, I worked as Operations and Communications Manager for Ariane Burgess MSP at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. I worked 30 hours per week and my remuneration was between £40,001 and £45,000. This employment ceased when I was elected as an MSP. On 29 May 2026, I received a final payment of between £501 and £1,000.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own a flat in Glasgow with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 which generates a gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a 16.67% share of a house in Wakefield with a market value of between £300,001 and £400,000. I do not receive any rental income from this property.
No registrable interests.
I am a member of Midsteeple Quarter / Dumfries High Street Ltd.
I am a member of Dumfries and Galloway Bus Users Group.
I am a trustee of Borgue Public Hall, a Scottish registered charity (SC022365).
I am a member of Borgue Community Benefit Society.
I am a member of Unite the Union.
I am a trustee of Kirkcudbright Skate Park, a Scottish registered charity (SC046405), which in June 2026 was in the process of being wound up, with assets transferred to Kirkcudbright Development Trust.
I am a member of New Galloway Community Enterprises.
I am a member of South West Community Woodlands Trust.
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: 5 November 2026
Laura Moodie (South Scotland) (Green): "I thank the cabinet secretary for advance sight of the statement…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Laura Moodie (South Scotland) (Green): "As a fully signed-up member of the transport nerd club, I welcome this debate, the cabinet secretary’s announcement about scrapping the independent panel and, of course, the Scottish Green support measures that make bus travel more affordable…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Laura Moodie (South Scotland) (Green): "I thank the cabinet secretary for advance sight of the statement…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Laura Moodie (South Scotland) (Green): "As a fully signed-up member of the transport nerd club, I welcome this debate, the cabinet secretary’s announcement about scrapping the independent panel and, of course, the Scottish Green support measures that make bus travel more affordable…
Education and Gaelic Committee meeting date: 3 November 2026
Laura Moodie (South Scotland) (Green): "Much of the evidence that has been submitted and that we have heard today highlights unmet need, rather than deliberate disengagement…
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Find out how Laura Moodie has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Laura Moodie has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has been made of the cost of extending occupational maternity pay for teachers employed by local authorities."
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when ministers were initially informed of the concerns raised by the Deputy Director for Domestic Climate Change on 12 March 2026 regarding the potential impacts of data centre developments on electricity prices, energy security, water availability and local employment, and what action was taken in response."
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what evaluation it has carried out of any possible effects on recruitment and retention rates of teachers if occupational maternity pay for teachers was extended or improved."
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its headcount reduction programme on the delivery of the Learning for Sustainability Action Plan and the Target 2030 commitments."
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the existing Carbon Calculator for wind farms on Scottish peatlands produces accurate assessments of carbon impacts, in light of the methodological weaknesses identified in the January 2025 report by ClimateXChange, Carbon Calculator for wind farms on Scottish peatlands: an…
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding is (a) currently available and (b) planned to support the decarbonisation of domestic and non-domestic buildings in South Lanarkshire."
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the cumulative economic impact of road closures and disruption on the A77, including on businesses, freight operators and communities in South Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway."
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that the difference in unit price between electricity and gas is presenting challenges for local authorities in delivering their decarbonisation strategies, what actions (a) have been taken and (b) will be taken to make electricity cheaper."
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether the proposed data centre development at Chapelcross remains consistent with the objectives and public benefits that formed the basis for the allocation of £7…
Asked by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has approved any revised business case, project-change request or change in the anticipated outcomes for the Chapelcross redevelopment project following the appointment of CX Power, now known as CX Tech, as strategic developer."