Scottish National Party
MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Kilmarnock
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Member
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 17 June 2024
Member
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2022
Member
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
21 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
30 March 2017 - 03 December 2020
Member
03 September 2019 - 10 September 2019
Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Substitute Member
29 September 2016 - 03 September 2019
Member
24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Member
18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Member
01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
Member
11 December 2008 - 22 March 2011
Member
26 February 2009 - 20 May 2010
Member
26 June 2008 - 26 February 2009
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 10 December 2008
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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 Willie Coffey. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
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I own a small number of shares in Kilmarnock Football Club.
I was a local authority councillor for East Ayrshire Council. I attended regular council meetings, conducted surgeries and liaised with council officers on behalf of my constituents. I left the Council in 2012.
I am a former employee of Learning and Teaching Scotland, now Education Scotland.
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: 15 May 2025
6. Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many school pupils are currently studying computing science and how this compares to recent years. (S6O-04669)"
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 13 May 2025
The Deputy Convener (Willie Coffey): "Good morning, and welcome to the 13th meeting in 2025 of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 13 May 2025
The Deputy Convener: "The next item on the agenda is to decide whether to take item 4 in private. Do members agree to do so? Members indicated agreement."
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 13 May 2025
The Deputy Convener: "Our main business this morning is day 2 of the committee’s consideration of the Housing (Scotland) Bill at stage 2. I welcome the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and her officials to the meeting…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 7 May 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "Good morning, everybody. It has been absolutely fascinating to listen to your stories, and particularly yours, Peter. I am a software engineer, having graduated in computer science from the University of Strathclyde many years ago."
Find out how Willie Coffey has voted recently.
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 15, 2025
Result 70 for, 45 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Supported by: Foysol Choudhury
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 15, 2025
Result 15 for, 96 against, 3 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 15, 2025
Result 27 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, May 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Result 61 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Result 61 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Willie Coffey has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many school pupils are currently studying computing science and how this compares to recent years."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timetable for electrification of the Barrhead to Kilmarnock rail line and the associated upgrading of the rolling stock serving that line."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Scottish Digital Academy is having on improving digital skills in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Housing to 2040 strategy will aim to benefit Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports virtual libraries."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it protects the environment and the interests of local communities regarding the construction of battery storage plants within rural settings."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 will aim to benefit the farming sector in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Scotland’s alignment with the EU, including in relation to the Digital Single Market."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any benefits of the Scottish Welfare Fund for constituents in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 December 2024
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