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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
Member
31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
Member
10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
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19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
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29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
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08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
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25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
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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 Monica Lennon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
No registrable interests
On 8 November 2023, I launched the consultation on my proposed Ecocide (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill. Since then I have received in kind support and expect to receive further in kind support from Stop Ecocide International Ltd (SEI) (a not-for-profit company that campaigns to criminalise ecocide in law, of Valley View The Ridge, Bussage, Stroud, England, GL6 8HD). The value of in kind support received from Stop Ecocide International Ltd is estimated to be £765. [Registered 7 December 2023]
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I am a member of the Co-operative Party.
I am a Member of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a Patron of Disability Equality Scotland.
I am a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group.
I am Chair of the Scottish Labour Trade Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance.
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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "That was a helpful opening statement, cabinet secretary. It is good to hear about some positive measures, and it was nice to see you in Hairmyres recently at the new station…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I was interested to hear what Stuart McMillan said and I commend him for standing up for his constituents…
Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2025
Monica Lennon: "I welcome that update…
Chamber meeting date: 23 September 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "On a point of order, Deputy Presiding Officer. I could not connect—I would have voted yes."
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 23 September 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Thank you for the opportunity, convener. I also thank our witnesses. It has been encouraging to hear the broad support for the principles of the bill…
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Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 81 for, 10 against, 23 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 87 for, 23 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 52 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 51 for, 25 against, 33 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 85 for, 0 against, 26 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:2 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 16 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the designation of green data centres as a national development in the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), what its position is regarding whether NPF4 is consistent with local authority approval being given for data centres for AI and related purposes without sufficient associated renewable generation…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:2 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 16 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the AI Growth Zones initiative, as set out in the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: progress report 2024 to 2025, will require all data centres for AI and related purposes that are supported by it, to be what it considers "green data centres"."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:15 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the NASUWT's October 2025 survey findings, which were published during Challenge Poverty Week, that 72% of teachers who responded have cut back on food expenditure and that 49% of pupils are unable to afford school uniforms."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:15 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of poverty on pupils, in light of the NASUWT’s October 2025 survey findings that 89% of teachers who were surveyed said that pupil behaviour has worsened over the last year and 76% said more pupils are lacking in energy and concentration."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:15 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it carries out to assess the compliance of NHS boards with section (a) 120 and (b) 121 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, and what discussions it had has with the NHS boards about their compliance, including how they will report on this."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:14 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent UK-Faroe Islands fisheries negotiations and regarding any impact on cetacean populations in Scottish waters, what assessment it has made of any potential merits of including animal welfare and wildlife protection clauses in future fisheries agreements with the Faroe Islands."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:14 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to monitor and respond to any implications of teachers' financial stress on recruitment, retention and educational outcomes, in light of the NASUWT’s October 2025 survey findings that 53% of teachers have increased their use of credit cards and 14% have taken a second job."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:13 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported growing body of research on the harmful effects of microplastics, including crumb rubber, on human health and the environment, whether it will adopt the EU approach to precaution and public health, which promotes zero plastic use and supports sustainability and circular economy goals, which…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:13 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for delivering a just transition in Scotland, what discussions it has had with the UK Government on the working paper, Community benefits and shared ownership for low carbon energy infrastructure, which was published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in May 2025."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:13 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the use of crumb rubber in Scotland, in light of the research report on Options to Reduce Intentionally Added Microplastics Emissions (UK), which was commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and identified that artificial sports pitches were the main source of…
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