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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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 February 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Is the First Minister aware of the concerns of local communities about the impact of the closure of Marionville fire station without a local replacement…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Is the First Minister aware of the concerns of local communities about the impact of the closure of Marionville fire station without a local replacement…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Is the First Minister aware of the concerns of local communities about the impact of the closure of Marionville fire station without a local replacement…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Is the First Minister aware of the concerns of local communities about the impact of the closure of Marionville fire station without a local replacement…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Is the First Minister aware of the concerns of local communities about the impact of the closure of Marionville fire station without a local replacement…
Find out how Sarah Boyack has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 66 Amendment 14
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Result 33 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 66 Amendment 13
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Result 93 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 66 Amendment 13A
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Result 93 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 11 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: 17 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial support and guidance it is providing to local authorities, in light of the potential for council and community-owned heat networks to provide accountable and affordable low carbon heat for homes and buildings."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline its plans to increase the number of heat network consumers from 1.1% of households, in light of its potential as an affordable, low carbon heating option for consumers."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to raise awareness of heat networks amongst consumers, in light of Consumer Scotland’s report, Challenges facing heat network consumers in Scotland, which highlighted a lack of public understanding of heat networks."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline its plans to ensure that heat networks remain a fair and affordable heating solution, in light of reports of high, varied and volatile pricing experiences by consumers."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to prevent heat networks becoming a two-tier market."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 3 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government which resources it plans to provide to consumers on existing heat networks in order to ensure that they are aware of their rights."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 5 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Recovery budget of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) has been reduced."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 5 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported urgent need for enhanced environmental monitoring, water quality management and regulatory capacity, for what reason it has reduced funding for Scottish Water and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency in its draft Budget 2026-27."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is upholding the spirit of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015, in light of the challenges that remain in place for BSL users regarding education, resources for services and access to interpreters."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that local authorities uphold the spirit of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015, including by raising awareness and making Scotland a better place for BSL users to live, work, and visit."