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
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
26 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
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19 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
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30 March 2023 to 11 June 2025
Scottish Government
31 March 2022 to 11 April 2023
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17 June 2021 to 11 April 2023
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17 June 2021 to 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 03 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own a house in Dunbar, East Lothian, with a market value of between £200,001-£250,000. I rent this house to my parents-in-law and receive a gross rental income of up to £5,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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 June 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking forward in partnership with East Lothian Council, Taylor Wimpey and Hargreaves, to deliver and expand the housing development at Blindwells, which has been classified as a strategic housing site. (S7O-00129)"
Health, Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 24 June 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP): "I have no declarations of interests to make."
Health, Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 24 June 2026
Paul McLennan: "I nominate Jack Middleton.Jack Middleton was chosen as deputy convener."
Chamber meeting date: 23 June 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP): "We are at a moment that will define the future that we leave to our children and grandchildren. The science is clear, the evidence is all around us and the window for action is narrowing…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to connect; I would have voted yes."
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Motion ref. S7M-00469
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 89 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.3
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: Kate Nevens
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 16 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.5
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.1
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.2
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 65 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
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 Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress in implementing the accepted recommendations of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 1 report, which was published on 18 July 2024."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 13 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 14 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's fifth report, 'Procurement' (Module 5), which is due to be published on 14 July 2026."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide more information on the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to exploring Compulsory Sales Orders (CSO), including when it plans to publish proposals for CSOs within the next five years."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to increasing investment in Scotland through Local Government Pension Scheme funds, which are reported to hold assets of around £75 billion, and savings held by individuals in Scotland, including around £30 billion in Cash ISAs and £30 billion in Stocks and Shares…
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the fiduciary duty of Scotland’s local government pension funds and their obligations to community wealth building."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what scenario planning it has carried out to assess the likely impact of (a) Scottish independence and (b) any increase in the perceived likelihood of Scottish independence on future credit ratings and interest rates for new bond issuances and bonds traded on the secondary market."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the 10-year horizon for public debt, what assumptions it has made in relation to Scottish independence, and what work it has undertaken to model the impact on the issuing of government bonds in an independent Scotland under scenarios in which the country continues to use sterling for a period or issues its…
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to establishing a partnership between it, local government pension scheme funds, the Scottish National Investment Bank, local authorities, COSLA, Development Trusts Association Scotland and Scotland's economic development agencies to (a) deliver a public investment programme, (b)…
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to simplify regulation and reform of the planning system to support jobs and economic growth, how and when it plans to implement the findings of the Compulsory Purchase Order review."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking forward in partnership with East Lothian Council, Taylor Wimpey and Hargreaves, to deliver and expand the housing development at Blindwells, which has been classified as a strategic housing site."
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