Michelle Thomson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk East (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Michelle Thomson
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: michellethomson.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @MichelleThomson
Facebook: Michelle's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5082
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Unit P
Newhouse Business Park
Grangemouth
FK3 8LL
Phone: 01324 357373
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Michelle is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Michelle is a member of 11 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Enterprise
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Michelle does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Michelle does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Michelle had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Michelle'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 Michelle Thomson. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a Director of Senza Rit Ltd, a property management company (C/o Cunningham Grant Chartered Accountants, Unit G6, The Granary Business Centre, Coal Road, Cupar , Fife KY15 5YQ). I expect to receive remuneration of between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum in the form of life cover. I do not play an active role in running the business.
I am a sole trader of Thomson Holdings, a property investment company (C/o Cunningham Grant Chartered Accountants, Unit G6, The Granary Business Centre, Coal Road, Cupar , Fife KY15 5YQ). I expect to receive remuneration of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum and will spend 1 hour per month in the role. This remuneration represents a net sum that is also recorded in the heritable property category.
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
[Ceased Interest removed from entry: 29 August 2023]
I own a house in Edinburgh with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 which generates a gross income of up to £5,000 per annum.
I own a flat in West Lothian with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 which generates a gross income of up to £5,000 per annum.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 22 January 2024]
I own a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000 which generates a gross income of up to £5,000 per annum.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 14 February 2023]
Interest in shares
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 17 February 2023]
I own ordinary shares in Senza Rit Ltd, a property management company, representing 60% of the issued share capital, with a market value of £16,500.
Voluntary
I am an Ambassador of the Westminster All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fair Business Banking. I receive no income, benefit, or gifts for this role.
From 4 to 5 September 2023, I attended and gave a talk at the Promoting International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace Conference in Skopje, North Macedonia. The costs of the travel and accommodation amounted to £753.41 and were met, along with hospitality costs, by the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy (an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in the USA and in Germany). [Registered 3 October 2023]
On 22 April, I was appointed an Ambassador of the Transparency Taskforce, a social enterprise concerned with the promotion of ongoing reform of the financial sector. This is an unremunerated role. [Registered 22 April 2022]
I am a director of Revive, a Community Interest Company which promotes the understanding of issues arising from explosive devices. I receive no income, benefit, or gifts for this role.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Michelle Thomson 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.
Chamber meeting date: 17 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "On that point, I want to enable the minister to set the record straight…
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
Scotland’s International Culture Strategy
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 16 April 2024
Scotland’s Commissioner Landscape
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "Good morning and thank you for joining us. I have a couple of quick questions. Your report states that the Scottish Government commissioned you…
Chamber meeting date: 26 March 2024
Higher Education (Access)
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "As a relatively new member of the Education, Children and Young People Committee and, what is more, as a parliamentarian with a deep concern about the future, it is a great pleasure to participate in the debate and to welcome the report that the Scottish Government published yesterday. As we know, today’s motion focuses on widening access to higher…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 26 March 2024
Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "Good morning to the witnesses, and thank you for attending the meeting. I want to pick up on that last point and reiterate what my colleague Liz Smith and the convener have said…
Votes
How Michelle Thomson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Michelle Thomson has voted recently.
Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Michelle Thomson in Parliament
Find out what motions Michelle Thomson has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Michelle Thomson has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority regarding plans to incorporate any precedent set by the Miller v College of Policing case into the recording of non-crime hate incidents…
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the savings will be in 2024-25 as a result of the decision to freeze the Basic Property Rate, broken down by industry sector."
Answered by Tom Arthur on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the reported calls from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Scottish Tourism Alliance for a restoration of tax-free shopping for overseas visitors as a means of supporting Scotland’s retail and tourism sectors."
Answered by Shona Robison on 4 March 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what work is underway to ensure that eligible families across Falkirk East, and the wider country, are aware of and can apply for the Best Start Grant before the deadline of 29 February."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 February 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding what is required to unlock the full potential of Scotland's green economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made, including through any funding to the National Autism Implementation Team, to help all NHS board areas establish adult neurodevelopmental pathways."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2024
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government's latest engagement with the UK Government regarding the status of the Grangemouth refinery."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 January 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent assessment is of the potential impact of the Border Target Operating Model on rural affairs in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 January 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the plans for legal services regulation reform will meet the original objectives of the Roberton Review regarding consumer complaints."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 November 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will balance the rights of victims with the rights of the accused in the processes developed by the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 November 2023
See all of Michelle Thomson's questions submitted in Parliament