Scottish Labour
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2019 - present day
Former MSP for Lothian (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
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17 June 2021 - 25 April 2023
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22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
25 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
11 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
05 February 2020 - 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 11 September 2019
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06 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
03 September 2013 - 08 January 2015
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
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17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
13 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
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18 May 2007 - 17 September 2007
Scottish Labour
11 January 2007 - 17 May 2007
Scottish Government
10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
Convener
10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
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04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003
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06 March 2003 - 31 March 2003
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31 October 2002 - 31 March 2003
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26 September 2002 - 31 March 2003
Substitute Member
29 November 2001 - 05 March 2003
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07 March 2002 - 27 June 2002
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21 March 2001 - 28 November 2001
Scottish Government
02 November 2000 - 21 March 2001
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19 May 1999 - 01 November 2000
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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 Sarah Boyack. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
I worked as Head of Public Affairs for the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Sutherland House, 149 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5NW, part time for the first three weeks from February 2017, then full time from March 2017. I left the post on 12 July 2019 and was returned to Parliament on 15 July 2019. On 26 July 2019, I received a final salary payment of between £1,001 and £2,000 representing the outstanding salary owed to me.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 16 to 18 October 2024, I visited Stuttgart, Germany to meet with representatives of the energy company, EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, Durlacher Allee 93, 76131, Karlsruhe). The purpose of the visit was to find out more about the work done by EnBW in Germany and across the UK to learn lessons for GB Energy, and encourage more investment in Scotland. The programme also included meeting other political parties to discuss resetting and strengthening relationships with the EU. The cost of my accommodation, transport and meals during my time in Germany was £721.50, and was met by EnBW. [Registered 15 November 2024]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
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I am a Vice President of the European Movement in Scotland.
I am a member of Spokes - The Lothian Cycle Campaign.
On 9 August 2024 I attended the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as a guest of Jason Barrett, CEO of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1-3 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB). The cost of the ticket was £445.00. [Registered 3 October 2024]
I am a member of both Unison and Community Trade Unions.
I am a member of The Cooperative Party.
I am a member of the Edinburgh Solar COOP.
On 5 December 2023 I received a gift of a food hamper valued at approximately £150 from Community Windpower Ltd (Godscroft Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6XU). The gift was to me as an individual. [Registered 21 December 2023]
I am a member of Friends of the Earth Scotland.
I worked as a temporary and part time lecturer at Heriot Watt University teaching Planning and Environmental Studies from September 2016 until March 2017.
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 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "This debate is crucial. We all know that we are here because the Scottish Government did not meet its annual climate targets in nine out of 13 years, even though the targets were capable of being met…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Given the huge potential of heat pumps, will the Scottish Government consider reintroducing financial support for householders to install solar panels as a first step to installing heat pumps…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Will the minister take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 25 September 2025
7. Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress on the development and expansion of heat networks across Scotland, including any plans it has to accelerate deployment to meet heat network decarbonisation targets…
Chamber meeting date: 25 September 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "I welcome Ben Macpherson to his new post and thank the committee and all those involved in the scrutiny of the bill for their hard work…
Find out how Sarah Boyack has voted recently.
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 abstained
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 voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Sarah Boyack has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the equality implications of removing independent counselling grants from beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families, particularly in relation to women carers affected by bereavement and trauma."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of section 2 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, which enables the transfer of functions to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, for what reason the transfer of counselling support functions has not been negotiated or implemented prior to the removal of Scottish independent counselling grants."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will reinstate independent counselling grants for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families until the full transfer of functions to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority is completed."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring parity of support for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families, compared with those in other UK nations."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason independent counselling grants have been withdrawn for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme, in light of similar grants continuing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the (a) UK Government and (b) Infected Blood Compensation Authority regarding the continuation of counselling support for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will monitor and evaluate the wellbeing outcomes of beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families following the withdrawal of independent counselling grants."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health will meet with beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families to discuss the impact of the decision to remove independent counselling grants."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any mental health impact of removing the independent counselling grant from beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what risk assessments were conducted before deciding to withdraw independent counselling grants under the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme."