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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
Substitute Member
Convener
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
08 September 2021 to 26 June 2024
Member
29 November 2023 to 26 June 2024
Substitute 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
29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
16 September 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
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: 28 October 2026
9. Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to ensure that people waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism assessment are not adversely impacted by its planned integration of national health service boards…
Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Can the cabinet secretary explain how the decision today to approve the new Peterhead 2 gas-fired power station delivers security of energy supply or tackles climate change?"
Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Can the cabinet secretary explain how the decision today to approve the new Peterhead 2 gas-fired power station delivers security of energy supply or tackles climate change?"
Rural Affairs Committee meeting date: 7 October 2026
The Convener (Mark Ruskell): "Good morning, and welcome to the seventh meeting in session 7 of the Rural Affairs Committee. Before we begin, I remind everybody to ensure that electronic devices are switched to silent.I have apologies this morning from Finlay Carson…
Rural Affairs Committee meeting date: 7 October 2026
The Convener: "Item 3 is an evidence session with the Scottish Government regarding pre-budget scrutiny and the programme for government…
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Motion ref. S7M-01766
Submitted by: Maree Todd, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Supported by: Angela Constance, Alison Thewliss
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 76 for, 24 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01766.1
Submitted by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 88 for, 24 against, 2 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01766.3
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 33 for, 67 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01766.5
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Supported by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 76 for, 24 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01766.4
Submitted by: Thomas Kerr, Glasgow, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 36 for, 18 against, 59 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
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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: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish a full evaluation of its strategy, Cleaner Air for Scotland 2, Towards a Better Place for Everyone."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what contingency plan it has in place in the event that carbon capture at the proposed Peterhead gas-fired power plant fails to achieve the rates set out in the planning application."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the minimum carbon capture rate that would be considered acceptable in order for the proposed Peterhead gas-fired power plant to operate following its development."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the third version of the Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy, when it plans to (a) launch and (b) consult on the proposed new strategy."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much carbon has been stored by Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) operations in Scotland to date."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 2 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the amount of packaging used for fruit and vegetables."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 22 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the correspondence from the Cabinet Sectary for Climate Action to the Climate Action Committee on 30 July 2026, what plans it has to engage with stakeholders across the housing, design and construction sectors regarding the commencement of the provision to install swift bricks in the Natural Environment…
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 22 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will commence the provision in the Natural Environment Act (Scotland) 2026 to make regulations regarding the installation of swift nest boxes in new buildings."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 22 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the interaction of building standards legislation with the commencement of section 41 of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 22 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made to inform its plans for the commencement of the provision in the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 requiring installation of swift nest boxes in buildings."