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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
Member
Scottish Green Party
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
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 Mark Ruskell. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2026.
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I am an Honorary Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association.
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: 23 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Will the minister take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "The science shows that even modest improvements in air quality result in significant improvements in health, particularly in disadvantaged communities…
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "The science shows that even modest improvements in air quality result in significant improvements in health, particularly in disadvantaged communities…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government whether planning authorities have adequate guidance on how to assess proposed hyperscale artificial intelligence data centres. (S7O-00034)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I welcome the cabinet secretary to her role. Members on our benches look forward to working with her. However, today is not a day for celebration. Overall, our carbon footprint in Scotland is going up, not down, and it should be going down, faster…
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Motion ref. S7M-00434.2
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00434.3
Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Result 15 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00454
Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Flynn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Result 93 for, 10 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00434
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00434.5
Submitted by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Result 27 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 9 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: 22 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the action it is taking to ensure that all care-experienced children who require CAMHS receive timely and appropriate treatment and support."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 22 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-36424 by Fiona Hyslop on 25 April 2025, what further assessments it has carried out regarding traffic options to enable safer pedestrian access on the A84 at Bridge of Teith."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 22 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the needs of care-experienced children in accessing neurodevelopmental pathways and support, and what action it is taking to address any barriers to such support."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what national assessment it has made of the climate impact associated with hyperscale AI green data centres."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 1 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 11 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: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review Section 40 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 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."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether planning authorities have adequate guidance on how to assess proposed hyperscale AI data centres."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 3 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to support the trial introduction of side road zebra crossings."
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."