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.
Climate Action Committee meeting date: 5 November 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "I have a few questions on the impact of noise. What evidence is available on the noise impacts that are associated with large-scale data centres?"
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "I welcome the First Minister back from India and hope that his visit helps to deliver real progress towards fulfilling the enormous potential of that relationship…
Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee meeting date: 3 November 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "I agree with what Rachael Hamilton said on that point. I am particularly keen to see what the difference, in relation to phasing out construction retentions, means in terms of protection for public agencies if there are defective or incomplete works."
Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "The Scottish National Party Government’s commitment to establishing a new national performing company is an important step in recognising the immense value of Scotland’s traditional music sector…
Climate Action Committee meeting date: 29 October 2026
Martyn Day (Falkirk East and Linlithgow) (SNP): "What impact would hyperscale data centres in Scotland have on emissions?"
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Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 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: 9 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to review the guidance provided to GP practices regarding access to children's medical information by separated parents who are both responsible for their care, and what action it is taking to ensure that children who live across more than one residence are not disadvantaged compared with children…
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 6 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when provisions in the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 relating to restrictions on when fireworks can be sold and used, and to training and licensing requirements for people purchasing fireworks, will be commenced."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 6 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the enforcement of the ban on using and supplying rodent glue traps, in light of reports that glue traps remain available for sale through some major online retailers and in some shops."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 16 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 6 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent reports that chrysotile (white) asbestos has been identified in certain imported wind turbine components, what action it is taking to establish how many of the 1,000 affected turbines in the UK are located in Scotland, and whether enforcement action has been taken to isolate affected turbines or to…
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 3 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: Answered by Maree Todd on 3 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: Answered by Maree Todd on 3 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: 13 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 29 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing legislation to ensure that children have a legal right of contact with their grandparents and extended family."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to raising the income threshold for receipt of the education maintenance allowance, to help young people remain in education."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alyn Smith on 26 October 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."