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-01517.1
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-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-01517.2
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-01460.5
Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 21 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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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: 20 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01958 by Kirsten Oswald on 10 August 2026 regarding granting prescribed status to Independent Humanist Ceremonies under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004, whether it will provide an update on what progress has been made by officials."
Asked by: Martyn Day, Falkirk East and Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 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: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 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: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 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: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 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: 16 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 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: 13 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 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: 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: 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."