Scottish National Party
MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2003
The Scottish Parliament
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
14 June 2023 - 20 June 2023
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22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Convener
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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01 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 - 01 September 2020
Member
29 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
07 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Member
25 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Convener
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Member
02 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 05 November 2009
Substitute Member
26 June 2008 - 02 September 2008
Member
20 June 2007 - 26 June 2008
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 20 June 2007
Member
27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
19 September 2001 - 31 March 2003
Deputy Convener
09 May 2002 - 05 September 2002
Member
06 September 2001 - 19 September 2001
Member
17 June 1999 - 06 September 2001
Member
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 Kenneth Gibson. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On Thursday 22 September 2022, I visited the Stena Spey drilling rig, Scapa Flow, Orkney as the guest of drilling contractor Stena Drilling Ltd (Ullevi House, Greenbank Crescent, East Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3BG). The total cost of return flights from Edinburgh to Orkney, meals, and one night’s overnight accommodation was £780. I also received gifts consisting of a pair of shoes, overall, and a bag worth £170. [Registered 24 September 2022]
From 7 October to 12 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food and transport, amounted to £2,284.59 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 3 November 2023]
No registrable interests
I own a flat in Glasgow with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 from which I receive gross annual income of between £10,001 and £15,000. [Amended interest 6 August 2024]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
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: 19 November 2025
5. Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding the UK shared prosperity fund and pride in place programme. (S6O-05159)"
Chamber meeting date: 18 November 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "I am grateful to Scottish National Party, Conservative and Green colleagues for enabling the debate to take place. Today, we recognise an important milestone for Ayrshire and for Scotland’s wider third sector community…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 18 November 2025
The Convener: "The next item on our agenda is to take evidence from two panels as part of our scrutiny of the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 18 November 2025
The Convener (Kenneth Gibson): "Good morning and welcome to the 31st meeting in 2025 of the Finance and Public Administration Committee. The first public item on the agenda is our annual evidence session with Revenue Scotland on how it fulfils its functions…
Chamber meeting date: 13 November 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "This week saw another example of SNP Scotland and the Labour United Kingdom being on different trajectories. While unemployment in Scotland continues to fall, in the rest of Britain it has risen to its highest level since the pandemic…
Find out how Kenneth Gibson has voted recently.
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Ben Macpherson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 64 for, 53 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 17, 2025
Supported by: Pam Duncan-Glancy
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 61 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 53 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 17, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 63 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Ben Macpherson, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Kate Forbes, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 58 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Find out what motions Kenneth Gibson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 20 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the refreshed strategy for the life sciences sector will be published."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 1 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages schools to teach pupils about the Scottish enlightenment, including its impact in Scotland and beyond, and to what extent the subject is taught."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Pride in Place Programme."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost the Scottish economy in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost each NHS board in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost each integration joint board in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost the third sector in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost each local authority in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how much the increase in employer national insurance contributions will cost the business sector in Scotland in the financial year 2025-26."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has revised the funding model for higher and further education and apprenticeships, to ensure it reflects current requirements."
See all of Kenneth Gibson's questions submitted in Parliament