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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
05 May 2016 to present
Scottish Green Party
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
01 May 2003 to 02 Apr 2007
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
24 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
21 May 2025 to 18 November 2025
Substitute Member
29 April 2025 to 02 September 2025
Member
29 November 2023 to 29 April 2025
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 to 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 to 26 June 2024
Member
14 June 2017 to 09 March 2022
Trustee
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
16 September 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 to 16 September 2020
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 to 13 September 2018
Member
29 June 2016 to 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
21 June 2005 to 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 May 2003 to 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 June 2006 to 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 to 07 June 2006
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 to 09 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 to 30 June 2004
Substitute Member
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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: 2 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "This is not the first time that Clackmannanshire residents have been evacuated at short notice…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "This is not the first time that Clackmannanshire residents have been evacuated at short notice…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "This is not the first time that Clackmannanshire residents have been evacuated at short notice…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "This is not the first time that Clackmannanshire residents have been evacuated at short notice…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "This is not the first time that Clackmannanshire residents have been evacuated at short notice…
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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 voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.3
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Kristopher Leask, Cara McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 15 for, 110 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.1
Submitted by: Duncan Massey, North East Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 28 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159
Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Supported by: Steven Bonnar, Katie Hagmann, Jamie Hepburn, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 70 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.5
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 25 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Mark Ruskell has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 1 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review its Planning Advice Note 50, which provides advice on controlling the environmental effects of surface mineral workings, and associated annexes."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 1 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to improve pathways to specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatments for patients with anaphylaxis."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 1 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to increase the number of adult anaphylaxis clinics, in light of the reported growing need for services and increasing pressure on the West of Scotland Anaphylaxis Service."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 29 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what legislative amendments are being made to establish a functioning Border Control Post that can enable freight to use the proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry service."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 15 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 29 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to community speed watch initiatives."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 29 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance has been agreed to facilitate the installation of EV charging cables across public pavements."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 15 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 28 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made with the roll-out of 20mph speed limits on roads managed by Transport Scotland"
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 18 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 28 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will reconsider the evidence base for the licensed killing of gannets on Sula Sgeir, in light of reports that no license has been applied for in 2026."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 27 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of World Migratory Bird Day on 9 May 2026 and the reported decline in the number of swifts in recent years, when it plans to consult on the changes to building regulations required to bring into force the requirement for swift bricks included in the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when operators of the proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry service will be able to apply for the Waterborne Freight Grant."