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Ross Greer

Scottish Green Party

MSP for West Scotland (Region)


Ross Greer is the leader of the Scottish Green Party

About Ross Greer

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6347
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Phone: 0141 9562778
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Green Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to present

Committees

Ross Greer is a member of 1 committee

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Substitute Member

Cross-party groups

Ross Greer is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Ross Greer does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Ross Greer has 2 party roles

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

Previous roles

Ross Greer has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Green Party

01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

29 August 2025 to 08 April 2026

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

05 October 2023 to 08 April 2026

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

08 September 2021 to 17 December 2025

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Green Party

21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on External Affairs

Scottish Green Party

29 November 2023 to 26 June 2024

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Green Party

06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021

Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee

Member

08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Education and Skills Committee

Member

29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

21 April 2020 to 16 September 2020

COVID-19 Committee

Member

29 September 2016 to 06 September 2018

Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee

Member

08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

European and External Relations Committee

Member

Register of interests

Ross Greer'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 Ross Greer. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests.

Gifts

On 16 November 2025, I and a guest attended the Scottish BAFTAs as guests of Channel 4 (a broadcasting company of 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX). The total cost of the tickets was £570.00.

Overseas visits

From 31 March to 9 April 2025 I travelled to Dharamsala, India, in my capacity as Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Tibet. I paid for my own travel and most of the accommodation, but the Tibetan Government-in-Exile paid for three nights’ accommodation at the Zambala Guest House, at a cost equivalent to approximately £50 per night (approximately £150 in total) based on the exchange rate at the time.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

On 19 November 2023, I was a guest of Screen Scotland at the BAFTA Scotland awards. The value of my seat at their table was approximately £258.

I am a parliamentary member of the Progressive International.

I am a member of the National Union of Journalists.

I am a member of Free Tibet.

I am a member of the Milngavie Business Improvement District as a result of my regional office being located within its boundaries. The office also receives relief from Non-Domestic Rates as a result of its rateable value falling within the Small Business Bonus Scheme.

I am a member of the Church of Scotland and hold membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme through the Church.

Since 14 March 2023, I am a member of the re-established PCS union Parliamentary Group.

I am a member of the RMT Parliamentary Group.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Ross Greer 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.

Middle East (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions)

Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "Made a request to intervene."

Middle East (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions)

Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "Made a request to intervene."

Violence Against Women (Prevention)

Chamber meeting date: 15 September 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "I am glad to speak in this debate. Like the First Minister, I agree that men need to show leadership in the Parliament and across Scotland. Violence against women and girls infects every corner of our society, and the fault lies with adults—with men…

Data Centres

Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "For months, the Scottish Greens and communities across the country have called on the Scottish Government to hit pause on the dozens of applications to build hyperscale data centres in Scotland…

Non-domestic Rates

Chamber meeting date: 23 June 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "I welcome the fact that vape shops will now be paying full rates. However, that shows how poorly designed the small business bonus scheme was in the first place…

Votes

How Ross Greer has voted in Parliament

Find out how Ross Greer has voted recently.

Preventing Violence Against Women for an Equally Safe Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01163.3

Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 14, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Result 26 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Preventing Violence Against Women for an Equally Safe Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01163.2

Submitted by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, September 14, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Result 17 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Scotland’s Energy Opportunity

Motion ref. S7M-01114.2

Submitted by: Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, Edinburgh Northern, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Result 91 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Scotland’s Energy Opportunity

Motion ref. S7M-01114

Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Result 90 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Scotland’s Energy Opportunity

Motion ref. S7M-01114.1

Submitted by: Kristopher Leask, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Result 83 for, 24 against, 8 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Motions made by Ross Greer in Parliament

Find out what motions Ross Greer has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Ross Greer has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7F-00043

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 15 September 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2026

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S7W-02570

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 19 August 2026

Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 15 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the upcoming mandatory fortification of certain wheat products with folic acid, what plans it has to protect members of vulnerable groups for whom exposure to folic acid may have negative health effects, such as those on certain cancer treatments."

Question reference: S7W-02571

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 19 August 2026

Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 15 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the upcoming mandatory fortification of certain wheat products with folic acid, what steps it will take to ensure clear product labelling and the provision of affordable, accessible, unfortified alternatives."

Question reference: S7W-02569

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 19 August 2026

Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 15 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the upcoming mandatory fortification of certain wheat products with folic acid, how it will monitor potential adverse effects for members of vulnerable groups for whom exposure to folic acid may have negative health effects, such as those on certain cancer treatments."

Question reference: S7W-02828

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 1 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 10 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Scottish Procurement Policy Note 3/2026, how many contracts have been awarded via public procurement to companies listed in the UN database of companies engaged in listed activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as published by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights…

Question reference: S7W-02827

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 1 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 10 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Scottish Procurement Policy Note 3/2026, which companies have been excluded from a public procurement exercise on the basis of their involvement in the procurement of assets from illegal settlements."

Question reference: S7W-02826

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 1 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 10 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Scottish Procurement Policy Note 3/2026, how many times legal advice has been sought to determine the legality of excluding a bidder from a procurement process on the basis that the goods or produce supplied by that bidder were produced in illegal settlements."

Question reference: S7W-02347

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 7 August 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 7 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to question S6W-43333, answered by Shona Robison on 29 January 2026, when it will begin the review of council tax arrears for victims of domestic abuse, as required by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025."

Question reference: S7W-02379

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 10 August 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 7 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43897 by Angus Robertson on 4 March 2026, whether it will set out in detail what progress it has made over the past five months in actively exploring options to ensure that listed places of worship in Scotland are not disproportionately affected by the withdrawal of UK-wide VAT…

Question reference: S7W-02963

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 4 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 21 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government which companies have been considered ineligible for grant funding since the First Minister's statement to Parliament on 3 September 2025, in which he stated that the Scottish Government would “pause new awards of public money to arms companies whose products or services are provided to countries where there is…