Scottish Labour
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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02 September 2025 - 10 December 2025
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25 April 2023 - 02 May 2023
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17 June 2021 - 25 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
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 Michael Marra. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
Until 8 May 2021, when I resigned, I was a Deputy Director, Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee (of Perth Road, Dundee). I worked full time in this role and I received remuneration of £60,001 to £65,000 per annum. I received a final payment of £2,500.
Until 5 May 2022, I was a Councillor for Dundee City Council (of Dundee House, North Lindsay St, Dundee ). I spent approximately 18 hours per week on this role, although this varied from week to week depending on committee commitments. I received salary and use of a mobile and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Amended interest 1 June 2022]
On 29 December 2022 I received a single cash donation of £2,000 from the Community Trade Union (465C Caledonian Road, London, N7 9GX) in support of my campaigning work. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 29 December 2022. [Registered 9 January 2023]
On 22 November 2023 I received a single cash donation of £350 from the GMB Trade Union (Fountain House, 1 Woodside Crescent, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7UJ) in support of my campaigning work for former footballers living with Brain Injuries. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 22 November 2023. [Registered 4 December 2023]
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I was a member of Dundee, Perth, Angus and North East Fife Strategic Development Planning Authority. [Amended interest 15 June 2022]
On 4 November 2021 I attended a dinner hosted by the CBI at COP26, as a guest of Tesco PLC. This had a monetary value of £200. [Registered 8 December 2021]
In December 2021 I received one bottle of ‘Sustainable Scotch Whisky’ to mark COP26 from the Scotch Whisky Association. Although not available for sale this has a nominal monetary value of £30.00. [Registered 3 February 2022]
I was a member of Development of Social Enterprise in Dundee Development Board. [Amended interest 15 June 2022]
On 15 November 2021 I received one ticket to attend the Scotland v Denmark football game, with hospitality included, at Hampden Park as a guest of the BT Group. This had a monetary value of £250. [Registered 8 December 2021]
On 26 March 2024 I received two tickets to attend the Scotland vs Northern Ireland football game, with hospitality included, at Hampden Park as a guest of the President of the Scottish Football Association. This had a nominal monetary value of £210. [Registered 15 April 2024]
I am a member of Community the Union.
On 27 October 2022 I attended the Scottish Financial Enterprise Annual Dinner and awards, as a guest of Royal Bank of Scotland. This had a monetary value of £195.00. [Registered 28 October 2022]
I was the Secretary of Optimistic Sound (Registered Charity: SCO44851) dedicated to fighting child poverty in Dundee. [Amended interest 15 June 2022]
I was an elected Councillor at Dundee City Council. [Amended interest 1 June 2022]
I am a member of Amnesty International.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
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: 12 February 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "On 13 January, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government announced a deeply underwhelming budget that tried to fix just a few of the SNP’s mistakes…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "On 13 January, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government announced a deeply underwhelming budget that tried to fix just a few of the SNP’s mistakes…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "On 13 January, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government announced a deeply underwhelming budget that tried to fix just a few of the SNP’s mistakes…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 10 February 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Given that my comments will be the first at stage 2, I will set out a little bit of the context for the bill.We had a considered debate at stage 1, and I take on board some of the comments that the minister made at that point…
Chamber meeting date: 4 February 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Scotland’s hospitality businesses are a vital part of our economy. Serving visitors and locals alike, they are the lifeblood of our high streets and the cornerstones of our communities…
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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 against
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 against
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 Michael Marra has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20677
Motion ref. S6M-20521
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any potential impact of prolonged, non-permanent senior leadership within the Police Scotland Tayside Division on operational effectiveness, workforce morale and public confidence in local policing."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost to the Scottish Government was to refer the decision to close St Pius X Primary School and Nursery in Dundee to the School Closure Review Panel."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 3 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Glasgow City Council and (b) Historic Environment Scotland in relation to supporting the preservation of the category A-listed Egyptian Halls."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 3 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it routinely retains draft versions of budget spreadsheets and working documents that may change post-publication, and, if so, whether it will commit to making earlier versions available to MSPs where material changes are made in new versions."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 3 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with NHS Tayside regarding mental health services, in particular the proposed move of inpatient learning disability services from Strathmartine Centre in Dundee to Murray Royal Hospital in Perth, in light of the comment by the First Minister on 20 November 2025 in…
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 15 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that officials amended the Screen Scotland funding lines in the Budget Level 4 workbook without ministerial approval, what information it has regarding whether officials have made other unauthorised amendments to the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the point of order by Stephen Kerr MSP in the Chamber on 14 January 2026, whether an earlier published version of its draft Budget 2026-27 included a specific allocation of £500,000 for film houses in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen and, if so, (a) for what reason, (b) when and (c) by whom the…
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) consultation it held with and (b) feedback it received from film houses, independent cinemas and representative bodies regarding any proposed budget allocations for film houses in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, in light of reports that an earlier published version of its draft Budget 2026-27 included an…
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 4 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the energy costs incurred by (a) it and (b) its public bodies in each of the past five years."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding support available to cultural institutions for energy efficiency measures, in light of reports that Dundee Rep, and other similar cultural bodies that operate as wholly owned trading subsidiaries, have been unable to access the SME…
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