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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
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
Scottish Labour
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.
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I suspect that most of my constituents had never heard of WICS until this scandal erupted. Many more of them are now aware of this important regulator because of what they have heard in the media, but it is for all the wrong reasons…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 2 September 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Thank you, convener, and good morning to our witnesses. I return to the issue of surface transport because it is our highest emitting sector. We have had some important questions from Kevin Stewart, but, if I may, I will dig in a little further…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I, too, welcome the minister to his new role and agree with him that young people are waiting too long for support for their neurodivergence—young people such as my six-year-old constituent from Blantyre who has been waiting for almost four years…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I thank Patrick Harvie for making us all stay late. No, seriously—we thank him for securing this important debate on the future of Glasgow’s bus services…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 18 June 2025
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Apologies—my papers are out of order. Can I have a second to double-check which way I will go?"
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Supported by: Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 11, 2025
Result 60 for, 49 against, 7 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 11, 2025
Result 23 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 11, 2025
Result 26 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Result 72 for, 45 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Result 91 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential impact on the Scottish economy, what discussions it has had with the UK Government, and whether it will request that the relevant UK authorities initiate an immediate director disqualification investigation, in relation to GFG Alliance’s activities at Liberty Steel Dalzell and…
Answer expected on 30 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent reported increase in shoplifting incidents across Lanarkshire, what action is it taking to address such retail crime, and how it is supporting businesses and communities impacted by this."
Answer expected on 30 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm how much taxpayers’ money remains connected to GFG Alliance-controlled assets in Scotland, and what contingency plans are in place if any of its companies enter administration."
Answer expected on 30 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason there has been a reported reduction in police attending the scene of, or investigating, retail theft and burglaries, in light of reports of an increase in such crimes."
Answer expected on 30 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific measures it is putting in place to create a self-sufficient, low-carbon steel industry in Scotland."
Answer expected on 30 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to the findings of Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee, A Report on Childcare Modelling Scotland, by Pregnant Then Screwed Scotland, and the proposed policy of capping childcare costs at 5% of household income."
Answer expected on 25 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the permanent removal of ScotRail peak fares on season ticket holders, and whether regular commuters will receive proportionate financial benefits compared to occasional travellers."
Answer expected on 24 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, following the removal of ScotRail peak fares, whether it will review the proposed reduction in season ticket discounts to ensure that regular rail users are not financially disadvantaged."
Answer expected on 24 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the development of Coul Links, and in light of the reported over 700 formal objections submitted, including from conservation bodies, scientists and residents, how it is ensuring that community and expert voices are being heard as well as those of private commercial interests."
Answer expected on 24 September 2025
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it is proceeding with the proposed development of Coul Links, in light of the reported assessment by NatureScot that it might cause irreversible damage to a nationally important dune ecosystem and concerns that the project could undermine its commitments to halt biodiversity loss."
Answer expected on 24 September 2025
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament