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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Willie Coffey

Scottish National Party

MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley (Constituency) 2011 - present day

Former MSP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Constituency) 2007 - 2011

About Willie Coffey

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Contact at local office

62 John Finnie Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1BS

Phone: 01563 537300
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Willie is a member of 1 cross-party group

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Willie does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Willie does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Willie has had 19 previous roles

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

17 June 2021 - 17 June 2024

Public Audit Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 01 February 2022

Local Government Housing and Planning Committee

Member

10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021

Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee

Deputy Convener

21 April 2020 - 04 May 2021

COVID19 Committee

Member

30 March 2017 - 03 December 2020

Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee

Member

03 September 2019 - 10 September 2019

Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee

Member

06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019

Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

29 September 2016 - 03 September 2019

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018

Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017

Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Equal Opportunities Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Finance Committee

Member

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016

European and External Relations Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014

Public Audit Committee

Member

11 December 2008 - 22 March 2011

Public Audit Committee

Member

26 February 2009 - 20 May 2010

Equal Opportunities Committee

Member

26 June 2008 - 26 February 2009

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

13 June 2007 - 10 December 2008

Audit Committee

Member

Register of interests

Willie'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 Willie Coffey. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

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.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Willie Coffey 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.

Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024

Scottish Food and Drink Produce (Supermarkets)

6. Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the availability and prominence of Scottish food and drink produce in supermarkets operating in Scotland. (S6O-03786)"

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 2 October 2024

Fair Work Convention

Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "Good morning. I would like to ask a few questions about the attitudes of employers and staff to the issues that we are discussing…

Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2024

Housing

Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "The Scottish Government spends more than £90 million every year on mitigating the bedroom tax, alongside the welfare cap, thanks to the Tories, and now thanks to Labour…

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024

Pre-budget Scrutiny 2025-26

Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "I want to turn back briefly to the issue of financial sustainability to try to compare and contrast what happened in England with what could—if it were possible—happen in Scotland…

Chamber meeting date: 26 September 2024

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "I understand that, in order to provide as much certainty as possible in relation to the Scottish Government’s investment plans, we are awaiting confirmation of the capital allocations from the new Labour UK Government…

Votes

How Willie Coffey has voted in Parliament

Find out how Willie Coffey has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-14719

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Mark Griffin, Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 59 for, 55 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14719.4

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 60 for, 54 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14710

Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Result 112 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14652.1

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-14652

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motions

Questions

Questions Willie Coffey has asked

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

Question ref. S6W-30106

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when it will appoint the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 1 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03786

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the availability and prominence of Scottish food and drink produce in supermarkets operating in Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03705

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what impact its national mission to tackle child poverty is having in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency."

Taken in the Chamber on 12 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03654

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with UK Government counterparts regarding future plans for the Shared Prosperity and Levelling Up Funds."

Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03429

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is tackling antisocial behaviour."

Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2024

Question ref. S6O-03328

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is for public service broadcasting in an independent Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024

Question ref. S6W-26647

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 April 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to increase private investment in housing."

Answered by Paul McLennan on 3 April 2024

Question ref. S6O-03262

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 March 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of Prestwick Airport as a strategic asset for Ayrshire and Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 27 March 2024

Question ref. S6O-03195

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how it will develop its eHealth strategy in the coming years."

Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2024

Question ref. S6O-03167

Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will revisit the feasibility of a bus lane corridor on the northbound M77 into Glasgow."

Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024

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