Scottish National Party
MSP for East Lothian (Constituency) 2021 - present day
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Member
Deputy Convener
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
30 March 2023 - 11 June 2025
Scottish Government
17 June 2021 - 11 April 2023
Member
31 March 2022 - 11 April 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 25 November 2021
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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 Paul McLennan. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
Until 7 May 2021, when I resigned, I was an Associate DIrector at Playfair Scotland, a public affairs company (of 10 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AZ). I worked 35 hours per week and received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £390.43 on 28 May 2021.
I am a Councillor for East Lothian Council (of John Muir House, Brewery Park, Haddington, EH41 3HA). I work 10-15 hours per week and receive salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate that the total combined value of this remuneration is between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum and I will donate this remuneration to charities from June 2021 onwards.
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I own a house in Dunbar, East Lothian with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000. I rent this house to my parents-in-law and receive gross rental income of up to £5,000 per annum.
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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: 5 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "The Scottish National Party Government is delivering policies to support, and improve access to opportunities for, care-experienced young people…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "The Scottish National Party Government is delivering policies to support, and improve access to opportunities for, care-experienced young people…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "The Scottish National Party Government is delivering policies to support, and improve access to opportunities for, care-experienced young people…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "The Scottish National Party Government is delivering policies to support, and improve access to opportunities for, care-experienced young people…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "The Scottish National Party Government is delivering policies to support, and improve access to opportunities for, care-experienced young people…
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Motion ref. S6M-20944
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 2, 2026
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 5, 2026
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20957.2
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Result 52 for, 66 against, 2 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20957
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, March 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Result 85 for, 33 against, 1 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20957.3
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Result 66 for, 53 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20956
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, March 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Result 59 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Paul McLennan has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20629
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: 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: 3 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected 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: 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."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what implications the recent announcement of next steps for its £1.5 billion bonds programme will have for the financing of major capital projects across Scotland."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on improving accommodation standards in relation to legislation that currently exists in Scotland for seasonal agricultural workers."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government to ensure that the consultation on combinable crops will deliver for Scotland's arable farmers."
See all of Paul McLennan's questions submitted in Parliament