Scottish National Party
MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2003
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
14 June 2023 - 20 June 2023
Member
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Convener
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
01 September 2020 - 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
From 16 to 26 October 2025, I was part of a delegation of MSPs who met with the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, with MPs, NGOs, entrepreneurs and artists in Bhutan. The purpose of the trip was to exchange ideas and information about our respective countries and legislatures. The costs of flights, travel within Bhutan, accommodation and meals amounted to £4,513.19 and were met by the permissible donor, the Tam O’Shanter Trust (of Little Milton, Nr Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NS), a registered Scottish charity (number SC030043). Some personal costs, such as vaccinations, visa and travel to and from Edinburgh Airport were met by me. [Registered 17 November 2025]
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: 15 January 2026
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "Transport Scotland knows that, under the new contract, on which CalMac is supposedly accountable to communities, CalMac proposes to impose completely unnecessary cuts on the Largs to Cumbrae ferry service over the busy summer period, allegedly to provide additional maintenance that has for decades been undertaken during the 10 hours in every 24…
Chamber meeting date: 14 January 2026
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "Can the cabinet secretary advise what impact high levels of post-Covid inflation, coupled with years and years of cuts to Scotland’s capital allocation by the Tories at Westminster—the architects of the high speed 2 fiasco, who are soon to be outdone by Labour who will cut our capital allocation to 2023 levels over the next five years—has had on A9…
Chamber meeting date: 13 January 2026
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "I warmly welcome the 10 per cent increase in college sector funding, which is a tremendous boost for our young people and the economy, and one that the Finance and Public Administration Committee called for. The cabinet secretary has listened…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 13 January 2026
The Convener (Kenneth Gibson): "Welcome to the second meeting in 2026 of the Finance and Public Administration Committee. Today, we are taking evidence on the economic impact of Scotland’s five national performing companies in round-table format…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 13 January 2026
The Convener: "The second item on our agenda today is an evidence session with witnesses from the Office for Budget Responsibility, in relation to the UK context for the forthcoming Scottish budget for 2026-27…
Find out how Kenneth Gibson has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20419
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 82 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20390
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 12, 2026
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 60 Amendment 1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 22 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20416
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Result 87 for, 1 against, 25 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20285
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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: 15 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many homicides have been recorded in each year since 1999."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan Harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 12 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on hosting the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many affordable homes it anticipates will be built in North Ayrshire between 2025 and 2032 as part of its Affordable Housing Supply Programme."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 5 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in accordance with section 61 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, when it plans to take forward regulations to change the economic index for the uprating of mobile home pitch fees."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth 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: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with UK Government ministers regarding the devolution of additional powers to the Scottish Parliament, including those over alcohol and tobacco duty."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025
"To ask the First Minister what impact the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have on Scotland."
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: 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."
See all of Kenneth Gibson's questions submitted in Parliament