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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Monica Lennon

Scottish Labour

MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day

About Monica Lennon

Contact details

Contact online

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

Co-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 Nature and Climate

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 24 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021

Party Spokesperson on Net Zero

Scottish Labour

31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021

Party Spokesperson on Energy

Scottish Labour

31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Fair Work

Scottish Labour

09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021

Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021

COVID19 Committee

Deputy Convener

04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Labour

16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Labour

04 October 2018 - 16 November 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Sport

Scottish Labour

16 November 2020 - 16 November 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Care

Scottish Labour

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

19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Labour

19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Labour

19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018

Party Spokesperson on Social Security

Scottish Labour

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

25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Equal Opportunities

Scottish Labour

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

On 8 November 2023, I launched the consultation on my proposed Ecocide (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill. Since then I have received in kind support and expect to receive further in kind support from Stop Ecocide International Ltd (SEI) (a not-for-profit company that campaigns to criminalise ecocide in law, of Valley View The Ridge, Bussage, Stroud, England, GL6 8HD). The value of in kind support received from Stop Ecocide International Ltd is estimated to be £765. [Registered 7 December 2023]

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 Patron of Disability Equality Scotland.

I am a Member of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Parliamentary Group.

I am Chair of the Scottish Labour Trade Union Parliamentary Group.

I am a Member of Unite the Union.

I am a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group.

I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance.

I am a member of GMB Trade Union.

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.

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 24 September 2024

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Good morning. Apologies, but I had a slight technical issue, so I missed the very beginning of the meeting. What impact will five-year carbon budgets have for public bodies and our local authorities, which are bound by annual reporting obligations…

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 September 2024

Deputy Convener

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I would like to make a comment. I join you in welcoming Michael Matheson to the committee, and I am sure that we will all work well together…

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 September 2024

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Monica Lennon: "I do not know whether everyone will want to answer this question, but please catch my eye if you do. Should the bill specify when the draft climate change plan should be laid? Mike Robinson caught my eye first."

Chamber meeting date: 11 September 2024

Free School Meals (Primary Pupils)

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Made a request to intervene."

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 11 September 2024

Specialist Neonatal Units (Centralisation) (PE2099)

Monica Lennon: "Thank you, convener. I appreciate that this is my second appearance at the committee this morning. I will reinforce Jackie Baillie’s comments about safety. That issue has to be paramount in the minds of everyone. I am here as a Central Scotland MSP…

Votes

How Monica Lennon has voted in Parliament

Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-14719

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Mark Griffin, Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 59 for, 55 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14719.4

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 60 for, 54 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14710

Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Result 112 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14652.1

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-14652

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motions

Questions

Questions Monica Lennon has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6W-30108

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that GPs are confident in delivering treatment aligned with the Medication Assisted Treatment standards, including the provision of training opportunities for GPs related to these standards."

Answered by Neil Gray on 4 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30436

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will address migraine as part of the consultation for the next Women’s Health Plan."

Answer expected on 31 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30435

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the impact of migraine on the (a) economy and (b) NHS workforce."

Answer expected on 31 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30352

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of any trade union engagement that took place regarding the Onshore Wind Sector Deal."

Answer expected on 30 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30351

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the full list of members of all five Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council subgroups."

Answer expected on 30 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30350

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the full list of members of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council."

Answer expected on 30 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03822

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the justice secretary has had with Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service regarding their role in addressing food crime, in light of reports of counterfeit vodka being seized in the Central Scotland region."

Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30212

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish details of the number of pupils with 50% or less attendance as part of its summary school statistics series and, if so, how often it will do so."

Answer expected on 29 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30211

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report by the Centre for Social Justice, Where Have All the Children Gone?, which suggests that there are "crisis levels" of persistent and severe school absence."

Answer expected on 29 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30107

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on the establishment of river management plans."

Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 September 2024

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