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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Ariane Burgess

Scottish Green Party

MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2021 - present day

About Ariane Burgess

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @ArianeBurgessHI

Facebook: Ariane's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6330
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Phone: 07385 930565
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Ariane is a member of 9 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fisheries and Coastal Communities

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gaelic

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Housing

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Islands

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Enterprise

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Ariane has 1 parliamentary and government role

Conveners Group

Member

Party Roles

Ariane has 3 party roles

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Housing

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Rural Affairs

Scottish Green Party

Previous roles

Ariane has had 4 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on Land Reform

Scottish Green Party

29 November 2023 - 18 June 2024

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023

Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021

Local Government Housing and Planning Committee

Member

Register of interests

Ariane'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.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Ariane Burgess 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: 2 October 2024

Housing Emergency

Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "Let us begin by remembering what a housing emergency means to people in Scotland. It is the lived experience of people being evicted from their homes because they cannot afford their rent…

Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2024

Housing

Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "I thank the minister for providing advance sight of his statement. Given that it is possible to create three homes from existing properties for the price of one new build, we should certainly be prioritising the 9,000 vacant social homes…

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024

Interests

The Convener (Ariane Burgess): "Good morning, and welcome to the 26th meeting in 2024 of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. Pam Gosal and Fulton MacGregor join us remotely. I remind all members and witnesses to ensure that their devices are on silent…

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024

Decision on Taking Business in Private

The Convener: "The second item on our agenda is to decide whether to take in private items 4 and 5. Do members agree to take those items in private? Members indicated agreement."

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024

Pre-budget Scrutiny 2025-26

The Convener: "Our next item is to take evidence as part of our pre-budget scrutiny for 2025-26…

Votes

How Ariane Burgess has voted in Parliament

Find out how Ariane Burgess has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-14719

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Mark Griffin, Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 59 for, 55 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP abstained

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14719.4

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 60 for, 54 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP abstained

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14710

Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Result 112 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14652.1

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-14652

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motions

Questions

Questions Ariane Burgess has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6W-30382

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent report, For farming, nature and climate: Investing in the UK’s natural infrastructure to achieve Net Zero and nature’s recovery on land, what its position is on what proportion of the UK farming budget should be allocated to Scotland; what analysis it has carried out on this issue;…

Answer expected on 31 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30293

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) programme, how many farmers and crofters have claimed the Soil Analysis and Development Payment under the PSF programme in each year since it was launched in spring 2022; what data it holds on how many farmers and crofters have carried out soil analysis since…

Answer expected on 29 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-29790

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 11 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £250 million 10-year Peatland ACTION funding package that has been committed for peatland restoration remains to be spent in the remainder of the delivery period, and how much it expects to spend in each of the remaining years."

Answered by Jim Fairlie on 26 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29859

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment that it gave to Environmental Standards Scotland on the matter, whether the current policy position on Ramsar sites, which are officially designated as "wetlands of international importance", will be reviewed by autumn 2024, and by what date any revised policy statement regarding the sites…

Answered by Gillian Martin on 26 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-30137

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle dangerous driving behaviours, such as (a) speeding, (b) driving too slowly, (c) using a mobile phone while driving and (d) racing, and what measures are in place to improve road safety across Scotland."

Answer expected on 9 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-29858

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it is giving to protecting the Gairloch herring spawning habitats through variations in licence conditions that would prohibit bottom-towed vessels from operating in the area."

Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29854

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan will include a target for 100% community-owned energy, alongside the proposed target for community- and locally-owned energy."

Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29347

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is committed to at least maintaining current funding levels for the Nature Restoration Fund during the remainder of the current parliamentary session, in light of the reported continuing loss of nature and the Fund's positive reputation amongst stakeholders."

Answered by Alasdair Allan on 24 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29282

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the planned date of commencement of the prohibition of the use of snares, as provided for in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024."

Answered by Jim Fairlie on 24 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29989

Asked by: Burgess, Ariane, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to share the analysis of the responses submitted to the Energy Performance Certificate reform consultation, and what opportunities there will be to build the learning from that consultation into its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill."

Answered by Alasdair Allan on 24 September 2024

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