MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for East Lothian (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
26 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
19 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
30 March 2023 to 11 June 2025
Scottish Government
17 June 2021 to 11 April 2023
Member
31 March 2022 to 11 April 2023
Member
17 June 2021 to 25 November 2021
Member
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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: 25 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "New data shows that banks have withdrawn mortgage offers across the board, leaving first-time buyers in the lurch as rates spiral out of control…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "New data shows that banks have withdrawn mortgage offers across the board, leaving first-time buyers in the lurch as rates spiral out of control…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "New data shows that banks have withdrawn mortgage offers across the board, leaving first-time buyers in the lurch as rates spiral out of control…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "New data shows that banks have withdrawn mortgage offers across the board, leaving first-time buyers in the lurch as rates spiral out of control…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "New data shows that banks have withdrawn mortgage offers across the board, leaving first-time buyers in the lurch as rates spiral out of control…
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Motion ref. S6M-21168
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21103
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21120
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21104
Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 23 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its (a) engagement with the UK Government and (b) other work it is undertaking regarding a UK-wide social tariff in energy."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 23 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the results of the latest Scottish House Condition Survey, which indicates that there has been a decline in the rates of fuel poverty in Scotland, largely reflecting the fall in energy prices, and what action it is taking to use all of its existing powers to end fuel poverty."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 17 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it has provided to Médecins Sans Frontières in relation to its humanitarian work in Gaza."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 13 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the review of modern apprenticeship contribution rates."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will conclude its review of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, and when it will publish its findings."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce regional variation in Land and Buildings Transaction Tax relief for first-time buyers to reflect differing housing market conditions across Scotland."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on which stakeholders it has engaged with during its review of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the target date is for carrying out remediation of unsafe cladding in Scotland to ensure that all high-risk buildings are made safe."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the number of residential buildings affected by unsafe cladding, and what proportion of remediation costs it expects to be met through levy funding."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the recently announced legal aid reforms will ensure the accessibility of justice."
See all of Paul McLennan's questions submitted in Parliament