MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
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Scottish Labour
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
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Scottish Labour
Scottish Labour
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10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
02 May 2023 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
02 September 2025 to 10 December 2025
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25 April 2023 to 02 May 2023
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17 June 2021 to 25 April 2023
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31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
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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 Michael Marra. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
On 29 July 2026 I received a cash donation of £24,900 as part of my candidacy to the Scottish Labour Leadership election contest from Paul McManus.
On 31 July 2026 I received a cash donation of £1,000 as part of my candidacy to the Scottish Labour Leadership election contest from Martin Young.
On 17 August 2026 I received a cash donation of £500 as part of my candidacy to the Scottish Labour Leadership election contest from Helen Liddell.
No registrable interests.
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I am a member of Community the Union.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
I am a member of Amnesty International.
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: 24 September 2026
1. Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "My intention had already been to ask today about the shocking statistics that demand continued attention from Government and Parliament. However, yesterday, the deaths of 1,133 Scots as a result of drugs were reported to Parliament…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "I thank you, Presiding Officer, and the First Minister for the kind words upon my election as Scottish Labour leader…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 16 September 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Mr Begbie, you mentioned in your submission that you think that we are reaching a “tipping point” with the tax system. Can you describe in a little bit more detail why you think that we are at that point? Why is such language appropriate?09:45"
Chamber meeting date: 15 September 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "The First Minister will be aware of the severe issues that women in Tayside face in accessing gynaecology services…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 9 September 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "It is nice to see you both this morning. I will start with issues of fiscal sustainability. I thank you both for your submissions…
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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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
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: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 October 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 September 2026
Current Status: Holding Answer by Jenny Gilruth on 25 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government to the Convener of the Finance and Public Administration Committee on 24 June 2026, in which the cabinet secretary stated "I recognise the importance of ensuring that Parliament has timely and relevant…
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01240 by Màiri McAllan on 10 July 2026, in which it stated that the consultation on legislative approach to restrictions on mobile phones in schools would be launched within its first 100 days, for what reason the consultation has not yet been launched and when it expects…
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the minimum standards set for the operating life of hearing aid batteries within the current national hearing aid battery contract, and how compliance with those standards is monitored."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact that hearing aid batteries with a shorter-than-expected operating life may have on patient care."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Tayside regarding the quality and lifespan of hearing aid batteries currently being distributed, in light of reported concerns raised by patients and audiology staff."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the criteria used in the procurement of hearing aid batteries under the current contract, and how those criteria differ from those used in previous procurement exercises."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of reported concerns regarding the quality and lifespan of hearing aid batteries currently provided to NHS patients."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 10 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the contractual remedies available to NHS boards where hearing aid batteries supplied through the national procurement framework do not meet the required standards, and whether it holds information on any such remedies having been exercised since the commencement of the current…
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