John Mason
Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Shettleston (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About John Mason
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
X (previously known as Twitter): @johnmasonmsp
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Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0141 550 4327
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Glasgow Shettleston Constituency Of
1335 Gallowgate
Glasgow
G31 4DN
Phone: 0141 550 4327
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
John is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
John is a member of 14 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Industrial Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sustainable Transport
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
John does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
John does not have any party roles
Previous roles
John has had 20 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 16 November 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Member
23 May 2023 - 19 June 2023
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Convener
17 June 2021 - 23 May 2023
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
03 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
31 October 2019 - 03 December 2020
Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Deputy Convener
08 June 2016 - 03 September 2019
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
14 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Deputy Convener
08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
16 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
25 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Finance Committee
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 16 December 2014
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 25 October 2012
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
09 June 2011 - 01 May 2012
Scotland Bill Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Finance Committee
Member
Register of interests
John's register of interests
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 John Mason. The date of their initial statement was 25 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of Easterhouse Baptist Church.
I am a trustee of the Fare Share Trust.
I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
Recent Activity
What was said
What John Mason has said in Parliament
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: 17 April 2024
Business Motions
John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "Does Meghan Gallacher agree that it would be useful for the Government, and anyone else, to take time and reflect on the matter before making a statement?"
Chamber meeting date: 28 March 2024
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (Regional Bus Network)
7. John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s recommendations for the future delivery of the regional bus network. (S6O-03282)"
Chamber meeting date: 28 March 2024
Public Transport (Fair Fares Review)
John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "Although I accept that fares are an issue, I note that some people still use their cars when they have a bus pass. Clearly, for some people, it is more of a cultural thing, or they just want to use their car, and it is not to do with the cost…
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 28 March 2024
Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "I think that that was a reasonable answer to the previous question."
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 28 March 2024
Social Security Scotland
John Mason: "I am glad that we got that sorted out. I would like to ask the two witnesses about short-term assistance. My understanding is that short-term assistance kicks in if somebody already has an award and that award could either be removed or reduced…
Votes
How John Mason has voted in Parliament
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Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Angela Constance
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 49 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by John Mason in Parliament
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Questions
Questions John Mason has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will provide an update on printer maintenance and any other maintenance issues within the MSP block."
Answered by Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB) on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport's recommendations for the future delivery of the regional bus network."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 March 2024
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what cross-government action it is taking to improve island connectivity, in order to support measures to increase the population of Scotland's islands."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2024
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether a greater increase in the Scottish Child Payment or a Council Tax freeze will do more to help families in poverty."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 January 2024
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 December 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of the costs of the licensing schemes contained within the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill will be covered by the licence fees."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 December 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will publish its research, conducted by Rocket Science, into vigils and protests that take place outside of hospitals and clinics offering abortion services."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 November 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider having a third exhibition area, in light of there being considerable demand for such spaces."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further information regarding the Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 September 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the potential introduction of strict liability in Scottish football."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 July 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what the most recent known level of Income Tax paid at the UK median wage for all employees is in Scotland, and what information it has on how this compares with the level paid in the rest of the UK."
Answered by Shona Robison on 7 August 2023