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
62 John Finnie Street
Kilmarnock
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 17 June 2024
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2022
Member
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
21 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
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30 March 2017 - 03 December 2020
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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
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
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01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
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11 December 2008 - 22 March 2011
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26 February 2009 - 20 May 2010
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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.
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 24 February 2026
Willie Coffey: "::I have a follow-on question for the cabinet secretary. What protections are there for people who face unlimited rent increases if they live in BTR properties of fewer than six units…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 24 February 2026
Willie Coffey: "::Good morning. With regard to the appeals process, is it possible that accommodation providers and others could appeal the purpose for which a local authority wishes to spend the proceeds from the visitor levy…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 24 February 2026
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "::Good morning. It is good to hear the extent of your collaboration with COSLA on the policy and the flexibilities that have been introduced…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 17 February 2026
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "Good morning. I want to continue the chat about empty properties, and I will perhaps start with Anna Gardiner. I have a number of urban properties in my constituency that have been empty for ages…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "This SNP Government is committed to ensuring that everyone in Scotland has access to a warm, affordable home…
Find out how Willie Coffey has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20733
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Result 87 for, 0 against, 25 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20898.1
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, 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, February 25, 2026
Result 51 for, 66 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20898
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 92 for, 23 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20860
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 66 for, 29 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further information regarding its recent budget announcement in relation to swimming lessons for children, including (a) the total amount allocated for this, (b) the amount allocated per local authority, and (c) when local authorities will receive their allocations."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the redress scheme, as recommended in the 2024 Hughes Report, to compensate people in Scotland who were harmed by sodium valproate."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2026
"To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government’s new national housing agency will support its work to deliver more affordable homes."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 will support community justice services."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what more can be done to tackle the problem of abandoned and derelict shops and buildings in town centres."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how AI might shape the future curriculum in Scotland."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to deal with and improve land use issues, in particular dereliction and abandonment, in the urban setting."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider making improvements to the Glasgow to Kilmarnock Sunday evening rail service."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 9 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the energy price cap increase on fuel poverty in Scotland."
Asked by: Willie Coffey, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 6 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 25 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to reported missed deadlines for the implementation of the McCloud Remedy, including the most recent on 31 July 2025, what action it is taking to ensure that the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) delivers the necessary pension adjustments for affected retired public servants without any additional delay;…
See all of Willie Coffey's questions submitted in Parliament