Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2003 - 2007
Email: [email protected]
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Stirling Business Centre
Wellgreen
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Scottish Green Party
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2025 - 18 November 2025
Substitute Member
29 April 2025 - 02 September 2025
Member
29 November 2023 - 29 April 2025
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 - 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 - 26 June 2024
Member
14 June 2017 - 09 March 2022
Trustee
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
29 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Member
16 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 - 16 September 2020
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Member
29 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
21 June 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 May 2003 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 June 2006 - 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 - 07 June 2006
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 - 09 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 - 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 2021.
Until May 2017 I was a local authority councillor for Stirling Council (of Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pitt Terrace, Stirling FK8 2ET). I worked 15 hours per week in this role. Until 15 May 2016, when my salary ceased, I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum.
No registrable interests
From 14 t o 16 August 2018 I travelled to Norway on a study visit to explore Deposit Return Schemes. The costs of the visit were approximately £689, £220 for hotel, £319 for flights and around £150 for meals, which were met by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (a registered charity that funds the charitable work of organisations that are building an inclusive, creative and sustainable society of Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG).
No registrable interests
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I am an Honorary Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association.
I am a hobby beekeeper. [Registered 28 May 2024]
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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 February 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I am interested in finding out where we are with divergence from EU standards. How are you monitoring that? What are the main areas where we are starting to diverge from the EU?"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 February 2026
Mark Ruskell: "Thank you for reminding us, convener. Laughter.This is about a megatonne of emissions, if we look at the choices that the Government has made to not reduce livestock numbers and to not go for the recommended level of peatland restoration…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 February 2026
Mark Ruskell: "Last week, we asked the Cabinet Secretary for Transport about how the net zero assessment was working…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
1. Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to ensure the safety of people seeking asylum who are housed in hotels across Perth. (S6O-05467)"
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
1. Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to ensure the safety of people seeking asylum who are housed in hotels across Perth. (S6O-05467)"
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Motion ref. S6M-20720
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Result 65 for, 30 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 63 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730.1
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731.1
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 59 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 7 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: 13 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the (a) prevalence of respiratory disease and (b) number of emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions nationally, and what steps it is taking to ensure that respiratory health is prioritised nationally."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 13 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the potential role of a respiratory framework in reducing winter pressures on the NHS by simultaneously improving outcomes for long-term respiratory conditions and short-term respiratory illnesses such as the flu."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to a requirement for greyhounds exiting the racing industry to have a complete veterinary history, including full disclosure of any injuries or medical conditions resulting from racing."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to concerns that the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund is making it more difficult for community projects to access funding needed to deliver their active travel initiatives."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many tickets that would have previously been considered peak-fare have been sold on ScotRail routes since the permanent removal of peak fares in September 2025."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding ScotRail’s most recent procurement tender for a new rail fleet, how many battery electric multiple units will be (a) procured and (b) allocated for Fife routes."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 11 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many first-class rail tickets across all ScotRail routes have been sold since the permanent removal of peak fares in September 2025."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 11 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the procurement of new rail stock will include an increase in carriages with cycle storage spaces, in light of a reported lack of storage on certain routes."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 11 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what change there has been to passenger numbers on ScotRail routes since the permanent removal of peak fares in September 2025."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 11 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-40006 by Fiona Hyslop on 18 September 2025, what recent discussions it has had with the operator regarding the Fair Work First criteria in the granting of public funds."