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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Michael Marra

Scottish Labour

MSP for North East Scotland (Region)


Michael Marra is leader of Scottish Labour

About Michael Marra

Contact details

Contact online

Website: michaelmarra.net

X (previously known as Twitter): @michaeljmarra

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5943
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Labour
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to present

Committees

Michael Marra is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Michael Marra is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Michael Marra has 1 parliamentary and government role

Scottish Commission For Public Audit

Member

Party Roles

Michael Marra has 1 party role

Party Leader

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Michael Marra has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

02 September 2026 to 03 November 2026

Public Service Reform Committee

Substitute Member

11 June 2026 to 03 November 2026

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

26 May 2026 to 25 October 2026

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Public Sector Reform

Scottish Labour

10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Labour

02 May 2023 to 08 April 2026

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Deputy Convener

02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026

Public Audit Committee

Substitute Member

02 September 2025 to 10 December 2025

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

25 April 2023 to 02 May 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

17 June 2021 to 25 April 2023

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Labour

31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023

Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Labour

Register of interests

Michael Marra's register of interests

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.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests.

Gifts

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 [registered on 27 August 2026].

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 [registered on 27 August 2026].

On 8th September 2026 I received a cash donation of £5000 as part of my candidacy to the Scottish Labour Leadership election contest from Community Union (address: 3rd Floor, 67/68 Long Acre, London WC2E 9JD) [registered on 5 October 2026]

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 [registered on 27 August 2026].

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

I am a member of Community the Union.

I am a member of GMB Trade Union.

I am a member of Amnesty International.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Michael Marra has said in Parliament

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.

Remembrance Day 2026

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "This weekend of muted coats and scarlet ceremony rightly calls the nation to give pause for the dark memory of the blood spilled and the mortal sacrifice of so many Scots in far-flung fields…

Alexander Dennis Ltd (Furlough)

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "This morning, I read in the Daily Record that the decision not to pay furlough to workers at the Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd was signed off by the First Minister the day before the election…

Public Procurement (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises)

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "This weekend of muted coats and scarlet ceremony rightly calls the nation to give pause for the dark memory of the blood spilled and the mortal sacrifice of so many Scots in far-flung fields…

Alexander Dennis Ltd (Furlough)

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "This morning, I read in the Daily Record that the decision not to pay furlough to workers at the Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd was signed off by the First Minister the day before the election…

Remembrance Sunday

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "This weekend of muted coats and scarlet ceremony rightly calls the nation to give pause for the dark memory of the blood spilled and the mortal sacrifice of so many Scots in far-flung fields…

Votes

How Michael Marra has voted in Parliament

Find out how Michael Marra has voted recently.

Improving Attainment, Tackling Inequality and Strengthening National Standards

Motion ref. S7M-01963

Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Supported by: Jenny Young
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Result 69 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Improving Attainment, Tackling Inequality and Strengthening National Standards

Motion ref. S7M-01963.1

Submitted by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Result 95 for, 22 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Improving Attainment, Tackling Inequality and Strengthening National Standards

Motion ref. S7M-01963.3

Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Result 67 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01962

Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01962.2

Submitted by: David Green, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Result 9 for, 109 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Michael Marra in Parliament

Find out what motions Michael Marra has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Michael Marra has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7F-00071

Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 10 November 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S7F-00066

Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 3 November 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S7F-00061

Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 27 October 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S7F-00056

Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 6 October 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S7W-03188

Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 10 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 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…

Question reference: S7F-00052

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."

Question reference: S7F-00046

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."

Question reference: S7W-02572

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…

Question reference: S7W-01800

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."

Question reference: S7W-01798

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."