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
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.
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
Deputy 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
Member
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 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.
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.
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
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.
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]
Until 20 January 2023 I owned a house in Stirling with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 which generated a gross income of up to £5,000 per annum. [Amended interest 20 January 2023, Ceased interest 20 January 2023]
[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.
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 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.
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 an Ambassador of the Westminster All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fair Business Banking. 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.
Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 27 September 2023
Pre-Budget Scrutiny and the Scottish Attainment Challenge
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "Good morning, panel. Thank you for attending. I want to start with a quick question about the Verity house agreement…
Chamber meeting date: 26 September 2023
Decision Time
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted no."
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 26 September 2023
National Care Service (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "Before I ask my main questions, I want to go back to the earlier question about training…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 26 September 2023
Sustainability of Scotland’s Finances
Michelle Thomson: "Good morning, everybody. We started this conversation with the convener asking about confidence. Sandy, what impact do you see on investor confidence and products in your sector of Rishi Sunak’s recent U-turn on net zero commitments?"
Chamber meeting date: 20 September 2023
Nordic Music Days Festival 2024
8. Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it will provide to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and other stakeholders to assist with hosting the Nordic Music Days festival, which is being held in Scotland for the first time in 2024…
Votes
How Michelle Thomson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Michelle Thomson has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 49 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 50 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 48 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 50 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 49 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 22 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: 27 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the social justice secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the support available to families experiencing poverty, including as a result of high energy costs."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what interaction its ministers have had, or plan to have, with representatives of the healthcare and assistive technology sector."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 September 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how its recent statutory Guidance on the Provision of Equipment and Adaptations will assist in the delivery of enhanced patient care and a successful wellbeing economy."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 September 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to monitor the implementation of its statutory Guidance on the Provision of Equipment and Adaptations by (a) Integration Joint Boards and (b) NHS boards, including in relation to the expectation that all partnerships will review current practice using new baseline assessment tools."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 September 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support the (a) NHS, (b) Integration Joint Boards and (c) patients to embrace existing, new and emerging assistive technologies in health and social care."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 14 September 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it will provide to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and other stakeholders to assist with hosting the Nordic Music Days festival, which is being held in Scotland for the first time in 2024."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 September 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is being provided to Social Security Scotland, in light of the continued transfer of cases from the Department of Work and Pensions and increase in applications."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 June 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make the community central to its plans for a just transition for Grangemouth."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 June 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to improve effective communication and collaboration between health and social care providers."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 April 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when the final report of the National Autism Implementation Team’s adult neurodevelopmental pathway trials, which were conducted within four NHS board areas, will be available."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 March 2023
See all of Michelle Thomson's questions submitted in Parliament