Lorna Slater
Scottish Green Party
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2021 - present day
About Lorna Slater
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6997
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Lorna is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Lorna is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Lorna has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Lorna has 3 party roles
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Economic Recovery
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Green Industrial Strategy
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Lorna had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 08 September 2021
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Lorna'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 Lorna Slater. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 18 June I was an Engineering Project Manager with Orbital Marine Power Ltd, a firm concerned with the design, build and deployment of tidal turbines (of Exchange Place 2, 5 Semple St, Edinburgh EH3 8BL). I received remuneration of between £60,001 and £65,000 per annum and spent approximately 3 days per month on the role until my departure, on 18 June 2021. I received a final payment of £1451.75 on 28 June 2021. (Amended interest 30 June 2021]
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
My husband is a freelance filmmaker who may apply for Government grants from time to time in the course of his work.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 31 August 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Lorna Slater 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: 17 April 2024
American Mink (Wildlife Management)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "American mink is an invasive non-native species that is contributing to the decline of Scotland’s vulnerable native species…
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2024
Job Creation (Chapelcross)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "Through the Borderlands inclusive growth deal, the Scottish Government has committed £7.5 million to unlock the potential of the former nuclear site at Chapelcross…
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2024
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "The Scottish Government’s position on traditional fission nuclear energy is clear: we do not support the building of any new nuclear power stations in Scotland using current technologies…
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2024
Food Waste Reduction Target
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "Scotland is not on track to meet its target, due to an increase in food waste levels, which has been observed across the United Kingdom…
Chamber meeting date: 20 March 2024
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "I am delighted to open the debate on the bill…
Votes
How Lorna Slater has voted in Parliament
Find out how Lorna Slater has voted recently.
Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Lorna Slater in Parliament
Find out what motions Lorna Slater has submitted recently.
Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 [draft]
Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 [draft]
Questions
Questions Lorna Slater has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators have appropriate measures in place, such as demarcation areas or no activity areas, to protect the public using the water for recreation, while ensuring the requirements of the access code are maintained."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legal duty (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators in the Firth of Forth have to ensure the safety of any members of the public who are lawfully using the water for recreational purposes under Outdoor Access legislation."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 20 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on talks with the Scottish Green Party on a potential co-operation agreement."
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 20 August 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 21 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 16 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that money invested in economic recovery by way of grants, loans and other funding will support fair work practices and climate obligations for any companies that receive support."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 June 2021