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
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 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: 1 October 2026
2. Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "This morning, the chair of the British Medical Association Scotland made an intervention on the Government’s reform programme that should concern us all…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 30 September 2026
Michael Marra: "Is it possible that the introduction of the legislation might prevent the need for public inquiries?"
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 30 September 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Will we get an MTFS with the budget?"
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…
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Find out how Michael Marra has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01460.3
Submitted by: James Adams, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 102 for, 15 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460
Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 5, 2026
Supported by: Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 102 for, 15 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
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 abstained
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.4
Submitted by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 22 for, 79 against, 16 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.1
Submitted by: Jamie Langan, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 26 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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: 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."
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…
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: 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 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 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 assessment it has made of reported concerns regarding the quality and lifespan of hearing aid batteries currently provided to NHS patients."
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