MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk East and Linlithgow (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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 Martyn Day. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2026.
Until 7 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a caseworker for Gordon Macdonald MSP (of 9 Kingsknowe Park, Edinburgh, EH14 2JQ). I spent around 20 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £522.99 on 31 May 2026.
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On 19-21 June, I attended the Free Iran Summit in Paris, France. My attendance was paid for by Alliance for Public Awareness, Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry CV1 2NT, at a cost of £438 for the flight and £411 for accommodation and food. [Registered 7 July 2026]
I am Co-chair of the Scottish Independence Convention.
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: 30 September 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "Rail freight produces around 76 per cent less carbon per tonne than road haulage…
Chamber meeting date: 30 September 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "I understand that Transport Scotland has been working with the UK bus manufacturing expert panel to develop a demand pipeline for zero-emission buses…
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "Last week, I met young people and mentors involved in MCR Pathways and heard what having a trusted adult in their corner has meant to them…
Climate Action Committee meeting date: 24 September 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "Thank you very much for your interesting evidence. I am coming to all of this new, so I am probably approaching it as an average member of the public rather than a seasoned veteran of looking at climate impacts on budgets…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "Credit unions and other financial co-operatives are well placed to keep wealth circulating in local communities, and the Government has committed to consulting the sector as it implements the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Act 2026…
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Motion ref. S7M-01304.2
Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 99 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.4
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 40 for, 65 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Martyn Day, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 89 for, 22 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.3
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 46 for, 53 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.1
Submitted by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 15 for, 93 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Martyn Day has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it and Scottish Enterprise have undertaken on the viability of Project Willow proposals in relation to changes in (a) hydrogen costs, (b) feedstock availability and (c) the UK policy and regulatory framework."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial and technical support it is providing to local authorities to progress the heat network opportunities identified in their local heat and energy efficiency strategies into investment-ready projects."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial support it has considered putting in place to encourage individuals to enter the counselling profession."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered introducing bursaries for trainee counsellors to help meet the increasing demand for mental health services."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered introducing probationary pay for trainee counsellors to help meet the increasing demand for mental health services."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has considered providing funding for pre-qualification placements for trainee counsellors to help meet the increasing demand for mental health services."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding the number of environmental service officers employed by local authorities, and what assessment it has made of that information."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding the number of planning and building standards officers employed by local authorities in Scotland, and what assessment it has made of that information."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to develop clear and supported pathways to enable disabled children and young people to progress from school physical education and Active Schools programmes into community and competitive sport…
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will engage with the new National EDI Forum for Scottish Sport, Scottish Disability Sport’s National Advisory Forum and Young Person’s Sport Panel to ensure that disabled people are directly involved in the development and evaluation of national sport and physical activity policy."