Scottish Labour
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2019 - present day
Former MSP for Lothian (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
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17 June 2021 - 25 April 2023
Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
25 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
11 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
05 February 2020 - 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 11 September 2019
Member
06 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
03 September 2013 - 08 January 2015
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
13 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
Member
18 May 2007 - 17 September 2007
Scottish Labour
11 January 2007 - 17 May 2007
Scottish Government
10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
Convener
10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
Member
04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003
Member
31 October 2002 - 31 March 2003
Member
26 September 2002 - 31 March 2003
Substitute Member
06 March 2003 - 31 March 2003
Member
29 November 2001 - 05 March 2003
Member
07 March 2002 - 27 June 2002
Member
21 March 2001 - 28 November 2001
Scottish Government
02 November 2000 - 21 March 2001
Scottish Government
19 May 1999 - 01 November 2000
Scottish Government
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 Sarah Boyack. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
I worked as Head of Public Affairs for the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Sutherland House, 149 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5NW, part time for the first three weeks from February 2017, then full time from March 2017. I left the post on 12 July 2019 and was returned to Parliament on 15 July 2019. On 26 July 2019, I received a final salary payment of between £1,001 and £2,000 representing the outstanding salary owed to me.
No registrable interests
From 16 to 18 October 2024, I visited Stuttgart, Germany to meet with representatives of the energy company, EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, Durlacher Allee 93, 76131, Karlsruhe). The purpose of the visit was to find out more about the work done by EnBW in Germany and across the UK to learn lessons for GB Energy, and encourage more investment in Scotland. The programme also included meeting other political parties to discuss resetting and strengthening relationships with the EU. The cost of my accommodation, transport and meals during my time in Germany was £721.50, and was met by EnBW. [Registered 15 November 2024]
No registrable interests
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I worked as a temporary and part time lecturer at Heriot Watt University teaching Planning and Environmental Studies from September 2016 until March 2017.
I am a member of the Edinburgh Solar COOP.
I am a Vice President of the European Movement in Scotland.
On 5 December 2023 I received a gift of a food hamper valued at approximately £150 from Community Windpower Ltd (Godscroft Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6XU). The gift was to me as an individual. [Registered 21 December 2023]
I am a member of The Cooperative Party.
On 9 August 2024 I attended the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as a guest of Jason Barrett, CEO of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1-3 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB). The cost of the ticket was £445.00. [Registered 3 October 2024]
I am a member of Friends of the Earth Scotland.
I am a member of Spokes - The Lothian Cycle Campaign.
I am a member of both Unison and Community Trade Unions.
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: 12 March 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "I am pleased to speak in today’s debate, and I thank Martin Whitfield for bringing it to the chamber.I am immensely proud of the achievements of the University of Edinburgh…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "I am pleased to speak in this stage 3 debate as a member of the Economy and Fair Work Committee, which has scrutinised the bill over recent months…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "I thank the member for raising that issue, which I, too, have raised…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 4 March 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Thank you, convener. My question follows on perfectly from the point that the cabinet secretary has just made about the costs. Our briefing says that cyberattacks cost the UK £15 billion every year…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 3 March 2026
Sarah Boyack: ":I will ask a couple of questions that follow on from quite a lot of what you have just been talking about…
Find out how Sarah Boyack has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 268
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 65 for, 56 against, 2 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 269
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 86 for, 35 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 272
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Sarah Boyack has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that some landlords applying to the First Tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) to seek an eviction order face at least a six-month wait for their case to be heard."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what seed funding has been allocated to the Scottish Marine Recovery fund in its Budget 2026-27 to allow its establishment."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Marine Recovery Fund is expected to be accessible for renewable energy developers."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in the establishment of the Scottish Marine Recovery Fund."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what timelines officials are working towards to ensure that the Scottish Marine Recovery Fund is set up and accessible as soon as possible, and specifically, what progress has been made in identifying a suitable quantum of measures that will be operationally deliverable."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific long-term modelling it has selected, alongside Scottish Water, to undertake an assessment of drought risks over the next 25 years."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, in partnership with Scottish Water, to plan for and respond to long-term water resource pressures highlighted in the recent UN report on global water scarcity, and what assessment it has made of any impact of the reduction in Scottish Water’s budget on future resilience and…
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that Scottish Water’s 25-year sustainability plan is adequately funded, monitored and stress tested against worst-case climate scenarios."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure transparent public reporting on water scarcity indicators, drought risk levels and associated infrastructure vulnerabilities."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the regulatory framework currently in place to monitor the development and operation of data centres in Scotland, in relation to ensuring that their energy use, water consumption and any environmental impacts are being effectively controlled."