Monica Lennon
Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Monica Lennon
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6484
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Monica is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Monica is a member of 12 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Construction
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women's Health
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Monica does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Monica does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Monica has had 14 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Energy
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Net Zero
Scottish Labour
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Deputy Convener
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
COVID19 Committee
Member
31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee
Member
10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Member
08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Monica'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 Monica Lennon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
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 GMB Trade Union.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a Patron of Disability Equality Scotland.
I am a member of the Co-operative Party.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Monica Lennon 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: 29 June 2022
Covid-19 Recovery Planning (Access to Interpreters and Translators)
2. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether its Covid-19 recovery planning will include measures to improve access to interpreters and translators for people using public services. (S6O-01285)"
Chamber meeting date: 28 June 2022
Abortion Services (Safe Access)
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "The summit was constructive and I pay tribute to all who took part, and welcome the First Minister’s commitment to a follow-up summit. Unfortunately, during the summit, Mr Mason MSP continued his dangerous disinformation campaign…
Chamber meeting date: 28 June 2022
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Is the member really on the side of landlords and not his constituents?"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 28 June 2022
Ferry Service Inquiry
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Good morning. The evidence so far has been very helpful and informative. A few of my questions have already been answered, but I go back to the issues of vessel size and capacity. In its submission, Harris transport forum says: “We are ..…
Chamber meeting date: 22 June 2022
Resource Spending Review (Children and Young People’s Rights)
5. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government how its resource spending review publication, “Investing in Scotland’s Future”, will ensure that children and young people’s rights to food, education and fun will be met. (S6O-01264)"
Votes
How Monica Lennon has voted in Parliament
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 85 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 63 for, 47 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 25 for, 85 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 47 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Supported by: Keith Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 84 for, 0 against, 25 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Monica Lennon in Parliament
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Monica Lennon has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many electric vehicle (EV) public charging points will be available in Scotland by the end of (a) 2022, (b) 2023, (c) 2024 and (d) 2025."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what work is taking place to reach the target of reducing the number of miles travelled by car in Scotland by 20% by 2030, and whether it is on course to meet this target."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how microplastics, such as those from artificial sports pitches, (a) can be safely disposed of and (b) recycled in Scotland."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to discourage and reduce the use of vaping products among children and young people."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it is giving to improving recycling facilities to encourage members of the public to recycle more."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider a ban on the sale of vaping products that mimic the smell and taste of confectionery, in light of a reported surge in children and young people using such products."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it expects to reach the target of having 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) public charging points available for use by 2030."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what is being done to encourage members of the public to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) and install chargers at home, in light of increasing energy prices."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 21 July 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is working with local authorities and other partners to facilitate so-called warm banks, as part of its response to the cost-of-living crisis and winter preparedness."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 15 August 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 July 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been carried out regarding the affordability of nappies in Scotland, and whether it is monitoring demand for (a) nappies and (b) baby products at (i) foodbanks and (ii) other charities."
Answered by: Clare Haughey on 15 August 2022
See all of Monica Lennon's written questions submitted in Parliament