MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
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Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Labour
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
05 May 2011 to 08 Apr 2026
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10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
15 January 2025 to 02 September 2025
Member
22 September 2021 to 15 January 2025
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
25 May 2016 to 02 September 2020
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 to 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
06 January 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
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24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
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24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
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24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
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24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
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24 August 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
15 September 2015 to 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
23 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
02 September 2015 to 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
08 January 2015 to 15 September 2015
Member
03 September 2013 to 02 September 2015
Substitute Member
06 January 2015 to 24 August 2015
Scottish Labour
03 September 2013 to 08 January 2015
Member
10 July 2013 to 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
12 June 2013 to 21 January 2014
Member
19 September 2012 to 03 September 2013
Substitute Member
22 December 2011 to 03 September 2013
Member
01 June 2011 to 21 December 2011
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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: 3 June 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "In my first speech of the new parliamentary session, I congratulate you, Deputy Presiding Officer, on your election to your role, and I welcome members of the health team to their new briefs…
Chamber meeting date: 27 May 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "I welcome the cabinet secretary to her new, updated role…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 24 March 2026
Mark Griffin (Central Scotland) (Lab): "My question may be more for the Minister for Public Finance; I may need to relay your comments to him. The Scottish Government’s framework for tax says:“People and businesses should be able to understand the tax system”…
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Motion ref. S7M-00228
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 1, 2026
Supported by: Alison Thewliss, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 99 for, 6 against, 18 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.4
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Joe Long
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 54 for, 55 against, 15 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Gillian Mackay, Cara McKee, Laura Moodie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 41 for, 82 against, 1 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.1
Submitted by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 27 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00208.3
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 1, 2026
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Result 88 for, 17 against, 16 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Find out what motions Mark Griffin has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-19252.4
Motion ref. S6M-18780.2
Motion ref. S6M-19832
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what modelling it has carried out of the number of apprenticeships and training places in construction that are required to meet projected workforce demands, and how the current provision compares with this, including what assessment it has made of any shortfall."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has carried out of the gap between planned and deliverable housing supply, and what analysis it has made of the extent to which construction sector capacity, including labour availability, firm size and contractor capability, represents a limiting factor in meeting housing targets."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what modelling it has carried out of the size of the construction workforce required to meet its housing targets, including estimates of (a) total workforce demand, (b) current workforce supply and (c) any projected shortfall over the next five years."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out of trends in productivity in Scotland’s construction sector, including what information it holds on output per (a) worker and (b) firm, and what analysis it has made of the relationship between growth in the number of construction businesses and overall sector output."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what modelling it has carried out of the construction sector’s capacity to deliver housing at scale, including what estimate it has made of the number of firms capable of delivering developments of (a) 50 to 99 and (b) 100 or more homes, and how this has changed over the last decade."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether rent increase notices issued through online document portals meet the legal requirements for valid service under section 22 of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 and the Private Residential Tenancies (Prescribed Notices and Forms) (Scotland) Regulations 2017."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA regarding the pay negotiations for 2026-27."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 1 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to recycle or reinvest the financial returns generated through previous or current Help to Buy schemes, including any profits or equity stakes, into the delivery of additional housing supply, and, if so, how these funds will be allocated."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 1 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimates or modelling it has undertaken of the total financial returns generated from Help to Buy schemes it has previously operated, including equity repayments or profits, and what projections it has made of any future returns."
Asked by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next planning performance statistics will be published."