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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 9 cross-party groups

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 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

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty

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 member of GMB Trade Union.

I am a member of the Co-operative Party.

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 a Member of Unite the Union.

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

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

I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance.

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: 13 May 2025

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "The bill is important to people across Scotland, including my constituents, and I am grateful to everyone who has contacted me about it…

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 23 April 2025

Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 (Post Mortems) (PE1911)

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Thank you very much, convener, and good afternoon. I begin with a heartfelt “thank you” to you, convener, and to all the committee for your extensive and thoughtful work. You have been considering the petition for quite some time…

Chamber meeting date: 3 April 2025

Aarhus Convention and Access to Environmental Justice

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Will the member take an intervention?"

Chamber meeting date: 2 April 2025

Motion of Condolence

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Christina McKelvie was passionate, principled and patriotic. We had our political differences but, over many years, I experienced her warmth, which so many others have mentioned, and her wisdom…

Chamber meeting date: 2 April 2025

Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture

7. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to progress its ambition for Scotland to be a world leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture practice. (S6O-04518)"

Votes

How Monica Lennon has voted in Parliament

Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-17598

Empowering Scotland’s Island Communities

Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, May 19, 2025

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Result 63 for, 40 against, 7 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-17598.2

Empowering Scotland’s Island Communities

Submitted by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Supported by: Tim Eagle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Result 31 for, 78 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-17598.1

Empowering Scotland’s Island Communities

Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Result 46 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 25 Amendment 91

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Result 28 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 25 Amendment 135

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Result 48 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted for

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-37497

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to strengthen the regulatory framework governing salmon farming to prevent fish escapes and harm to wild salmon and other species, in light of reports that such incidents are not currently met with financial sanctions."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37456

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider increasing the BMI acceptance limit for NHS-funded IVF treatment to 35, in line with the reported practice of some private clinics."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37495

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that its approach to salmon farming aligns with (a) the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 and (b) its commitments to restore biodiversity and protect wild salmon populations."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37498

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Programme for Government 2025-26 has reportedly reduced peatland and woodland restoration targets."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37453

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether any NHS boards use dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans to measure obesity, and, if so, under what circumstances."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37452

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce any (a) stigma and (b) discrimination experienced by people living with (i) complex, (ii) severe and (iii) enduring mental illness."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37496

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to revise the salmon farming enforcement framework to include financial sanctions for fish escapes or significant mortality events, in line with international best practice."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37458

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government on what dates the National Infertility Group has met during the current parliamentary session."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37457

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what measures, other than BMI, are available to clinicians when making decisions about the health of a woman seeking access to NHS-funded IVF treatment."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37454

Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the effectiveness of BMI as an indicator of health in (a) general and (b) relation to access to IVF treatment."

Answer expected on 29 May 2025

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