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
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
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
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 the Ecocide Alliance.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
I am a member of the Co-operative Party.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group.
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 March 2024
NHS Lanarkshire (Recovery)
7. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s recovery plans. (S6O-03196)"
Chamber meeting date: 13 March 2024
NHS Lanarkshire (Recovery)
7. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s recovery plans. (S6O-03196)"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 12 March 2024
National Smart Ticketing Advisory Board (Public Services Reform) (Scotland) Order 2024 [Draft]
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I was waiting to be unmuted—thank you, convener. Good morning, cabinet secretary, and welcome to the committee in your new role. You mentioned the work programme, which I understand has to be approved by Scottish ministers…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 12 March 2024
Climate Change Governance Stocktake
Monica Lennon: "Good morning, Auditor General…
Chamber meeting date: 6 March 2024
Town Centres (Investment)
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Will the minister join me in commending South Lanarkshire Council for introducing ambitious town centre master plans for Hamilton and East Kilbride…
Votes
How Monica Lennon has voted in Parliament
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 80 for, 0 against, 32 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 80 for, 0 against, 32 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Growing Scotland’s Economy
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Richard Lochhead, Gillian Martin, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 63 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Bringing Down NHS Waiting Lists
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Supported by: Jenni Minto
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 63 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Bringing Down NHS Waiting Lists
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 11, 2024
Supported by: Carol Mochan, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Result 63 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Monica Lennon in Parliament
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
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.
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to introduce drug checking services at music festivals and other cultural and entertainment venues, as a harm reduction measure."
Answer expected on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what potential impact the COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to have on alcohol (a) consumption, (b) hospitalisations and (c) deaths in Scotland over the next 10 years."
Answer expected on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it has taken to address alcohol harm since it was cited in the 2022-23 Scottish Budget as a public health emergency."
Answer expected on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that patient and staff data could have been compromised in the cyber attack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway, what support and advice has been offered to NHS boards and public bodies, including NHS (a) Lanarkshire and (b) Forth Valley."
Answer expected on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on alcohol (a) consumption, (b) hospitalisations and (c) deaths in Scotland."
Answer expected on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding the potential impact in Scotland of the UK Government's plans to develop an early warning system to detect synthetic opioids and emerging drugs, which will reportedly track drug presence in real-time through wastewater testing and overdose reports, use and provide data to the UN…
Answer expected on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25890 by Siobhian Brown on 11 March 2024, when it will report back to the Parliament on its discussions with Police Scotland, local authorities and animal welfare organisations regarding the identification of XL Bully-type dogs."
Answer expected on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will introduce its proposed Land Reform Bill to the Parliament."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 15 March 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will reallocate the funding earmarked for freezing Council Tax in (a) Inverclyde and (b) Argyll and Bute to other local authorities or public services, in light of reports of these councils not agreeing to the proposed freeze."
Answered by Tom Arthur on 15 March 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a national policy for the installation of Swift bricks in builds and renovations."
Answer expected on 28 March 2024
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament