MSP for Glasgow (Region)
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Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region)
29 Jul 2026 to present
Scottish Labour
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026
Substitute Member
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
02 September 2026 to 03 November 2026
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
31 May 2021 to 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 to 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
10 September 2019 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 to 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 to 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
21 April 2020 to 24 April 2020
Member
31 October 2019 to 15 November 2019
Member
10 January 2018 to 14 November 2018
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 to 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 to 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 to 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 to 10 January 2018
Member
29 September 2016 to 10 January 2018
Member
08 September 2016 to 09 January 2018
Member
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
Member
28 June 2016 to 08 September 2016
Substitute 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 Monica Lennon. The date of their initial statement was 29 September 2026.
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Member of the Scottish Co-operative Party.
Member of Unite the Union.
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: 11 November 2026
6. Monica Lennon (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Centre for Civic Innovation’s seventh annual family poverty in Glasgow report, which was published last month. (S7O-00476)"
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
9. Monica Lennon (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government how phase 2 of its women’s health plan will address the impact of prolonged gynaecology waiting times on women’s ability to work and their financial security, particularly for those whose symptoms leave them unable to work. (S7O-00457)"
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 5 November 2026
Monica Lennon (Glasgow) (Lab): "It is nice to be at the committee. Thanks for having us along today. I will echo what Iris Duane has said in terms of paying tribute to the campaigners, including those who have travelled to the Parliament today. Thank you for being here…
Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026
2. Monica Lennon (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with City of Glasgow College regarding reported concerns about exposure to carcinogenic welding fumes and the measures in place to ensure a safe environment for lecturers and students…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
2. Monica Lennon (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to including the expansion of 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare to all twins and other multiple-birth children from age two in its forthcoming Early Learning and Childcare Strategic Framework. (S7O-00340)"
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Motion ref. S7M-01962
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962.2
Submitted by: David Green, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 9 for, 109 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962.5
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 48 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962.4
Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 78 for, 39 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962.3
Submitted by: Victor Currie, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 14 for, 105 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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Motion ref. S7M-01912
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Pauline McNeill (on behalf of the SPCB) on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, in light of survival rates in Scotland being among the worst in Europe, what consideration it has given to taking action to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer across the parliamentary estate, including displaying posters published by Target Ovarian Cancer."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance, financial support and practical assistance it provides to local authorities to establish and enforce Firework Control Zones."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendations in the Final Report of the Right to Food UK Commission, which was published in September 2026."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is currently on track to meet its 2030 child poverty targets."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessments it has made of the impact of firework-related incidents on Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service during the Halloween and Bonfire Night period."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish a national evaluation of Firework Control Zones following the 2026 Halloween and Bonfire Night period."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the number of reported breaches of Firework Control Zones in Glasgow during the 2026 Halloween and Bonfire Night period, and how many resulted in enforcement action or arrests."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the cost of increasing the Scottish Child Payment to (a) £40 per week and (b) £55 per week."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what additional measures it is considering to reduce firework-related anti-social behaviour during the festive period."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of Firework Control Zones in reducing the anti-social use of fireworks and protecting communities from noise, disruption and public safety risks."
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament