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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
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10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
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24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 16 November 2020
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16 November 2020 - 16 November 2020
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21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
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31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
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10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
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19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
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19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
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09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
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29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
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08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
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25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
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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.
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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]
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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.
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
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
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
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
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Made a request to intervene."
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 11 September 2024
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…
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
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
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
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
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
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
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament