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: 6 October 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "I thank the cabinet secretary for his statement and for the work that the Government is doing to try to protect jobs in my constituency…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "I thank the cabinet secretary for his statement and for the work that the Government is doing to try to protect jobs in my constituency…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not vote. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not vote. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not vote. I would have voted yes."
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Motion ref. S7M-01517.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 70 for, 37 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.1
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 96 for, 13 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.3
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 35 for, 74 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.3
Submitted by: James Adams, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 102 for, 15 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
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: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs since the closure in October 2025 of its call for evidence, Cannabis-based products for medicinal use."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it will make of any potential impact on the sustainability of the college sector before determining future funding arrangements in its 2027-28 Budget."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what interim measures can be taken regarding the prescription of Bedrolite to children with severe forms of epilepsy pending completion of the National Institute for Health and Care Research clinical trial in July 2029."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether NHS Scotland will develop guidance for GPs on shared-care arrangements involving the prescribing of unlicensed cannabis-based medicinal products for people with drug-resistant epilepsy."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 7 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: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 6 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: 22 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-02223 by Maree Todd on 31 August 2026 regarding the implementation and enforcement of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, what quantified assessment it has made to date of the additional staffing, training, systems and financial costs that local authority trading standards services…
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-02224 by Maree Todd on 31 August 2026 regarding the introduction of Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme, what specific operational arrangements have been agreed for intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement, including the respective roles of Police…
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on developing and publishing guidance to manage conflicts of interest arising from engagement by ministers, officials and public bodies with industries whose products contribute to preventable ill health."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on establishing a presumption that publicly funded public health education and prevention programmes should be developed without input from, or influence by, the industries whose products are the subject of those programmes."