Scottish National Party
MSP for Mid Fife and Glenrothes (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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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 Jenny Gilruth. The date of their initial statement was 17 May 2021.
I published a book with Harper Collins Publishers (a publishing firm of 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF). I expect to receive remuneration of up to £500 per annum. This remuneration represents royalties for a text book written prior to my election and I do not expect to undertake any publishing work during this session.
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I am registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
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: 8 January 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Jenny Gilruth): "Local authorities are responsible for the management of their school estate, including managing damage and repair…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Jenny Gilruth): "We are committed to ensuring that robust protection measures are in place to protect children and young people from sexual exploitation…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Jenny Gilruth): "Since 2014, teacher numbers have increased by more than 2,700, as a result of investment from the Scottish Government…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Jenny Gilruth): "The Scottish Government places the highest importance on listening to the voices of children and young people…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (Jenny Gilruth): "The Scottish Government is committed to improving school attendance and we have intensified our support for schools and local authorities. Education Scotland is providing bespoke support in areas where attendance remains a challenge…
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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
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 81 for, 29 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 27 for, 58 against, 32 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Jenny Gilruth has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2020
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 5 February 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress the Independent Care Review is making."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports inclusive growth in the Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 23 January 2020
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 24 January 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress to establish the public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Sheku Bayoh."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2019
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 19 December 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in reducing youth unemployment through the Developing the Young Workforce Programme."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the WASPI campaign."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 20 November 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent figures from The Trussell Trust showing that thousands of three-day emergency food parcels have been handed out in Fife this year."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 6 November 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is tackling poverty and inequality."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 October 2019
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 31 October 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government when figures showing local authority and school level spend of Pupil Equity Funding in 2018-19 will be published."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2019
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 9 October 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government when the findings of the independent jury research that it commissioned will be published."
Asked by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 October 2019
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it is providing to EU citizens to stay in Scotland ahead of 31 October."
See all of Jenny Gilruth's questions submitted in Parliament