Scottish Labour
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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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 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]
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]
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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]
I am a member of Amnesty International.
I was an elected Councillor at Dundee City Council. [Amended interest 1 June 2022]
I was the Secretary of Optimistic Sound (Registered Charity: SCO44851) dedicated to fighting child poverty in Dundee. [Amended interest 15 June 2022]
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 was a member of Dundee, Perth, Angus and North East Fife Strategic Development Planning Authority. [Amended interest 15 June 2022]
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
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]
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]
I was a member of Development of Social Enterprise in Dundee Development Board. [Amended interest 15 June 2022]
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 am a member of Community the 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: 15 May 2025
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "This morning, Healthcare Improvement Scotland published the report of its unannounced inspection of maternity services at Ninewells hospital in Dundee…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2025
7. Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the constitution secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding its constitutional strategy, including in relation to its reported call for full fiscal autonomy. (S6O-04646)"
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2025
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Although I do not agree with some of the rhetoric of Douglas Lumsden’s characteristic contribution, I am grateful for the opportunity to debate the future of the oil and gas industry in Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 13 May 2025
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "In a briefing on 7 March, the leadership of NHS Grampian informed MSPs that the health board was projecting a £68 million deficit in 2025-26…
Chamber meeting date: 13 May 2025
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "My thanks to my friend Liam McArthur who, in introducing the bill, has given voice to the concerns of a significant number of people across my North East Scotland region…
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Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, May 19, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 63 for, 40 against, 7 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Supported by: Tim Eagle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 31 for, 78 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 46 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Result 28 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Result 48 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Michael Marra has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-15187 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 7 March 2023, whether it will provide (a) updated figures on average gross revenue expenditure in Scotland per (i) pre-school registration, (ii) primary school pupil and (iii) secondary school pupil and (b) information on allocations…
Answer expected on 23 May 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the constitution secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding its constitutional strategy, including in relation to its reported call for full fiscal autonomy."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has produced on the contribution of the University of Dundee to the economy (a) of the Dundee area and (b) nationally, and what economic impact assessment it has made of the proposed job losses and reduction in services as a result of the institution's financial situation."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 6 May 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-15187 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 7 March 2023, whether it will provide the complete figures for (a) 2023-24 and (b) 2024-25."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 April 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure adequate provision of teaching staff in secondary schools in Dundee."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 April 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it will provide for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism assessments in the Aberdeenshire Council area in 2025-26."
Answered by Maree Todd on 10 March 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it provided for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism assessments in the Aberdeenshire Council area in (a) 2021-22, (b) 2022-23, (c) 2023-24 and (d) 2024-25."
Answered by Maree Todd on 10 March 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Institute for Fiscal Studies' assessment in its Scottish Budget 2025-26 report that "it is particularly important that the front-loaded increases in investment and public service spending planned are undertaken effectively"."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-08765 by Tom Arthur on 10 June 2022, whether ATMs at retailers' premises are now exempted from non-domestic rates and, if so, on what date this exemption came into place; how many ATMs have been affected by this, and whether it has or will issue backdated refunds, similar to…
Answered by Ivan McKee on 21 February 2025
Asked by: Marra, Michael, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the Scottish Funding Council regarding the University of Dundee."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025
See all of Michael Marra's questions submitted in Parliament