Scottish National Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2021 - present day
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18 June 2024 - 19 June 2025
Member
30 March 2023 - 08 May 2024
Scottish Government
10 November 2022 - 31 March 2023
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 - 10 November 2022
Member
08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
Substitute Member
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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: 11 December 2025
Emma Roddick (Highlands and Islands) (SNP): "I thank the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee for its work on the inquiry and the report. Some valuable points have been raised, and I look forward to seeing what impact the report has…
Chamber meeting date: 10 December 2025
Emma Roddick (Highlands and Islands) (SNP): "I am glad that we have the opportunity to debate the issue today, not because I agree with the motion—actually, I fundamentally disagree with the framing of social security as a cost instead of an investment in the people of Scotland—but because I recognise that there is a concerted effort by some to claw back money from those who need it most, in…
Chamber meeting date: 10 December 2025
Emma Roddick (Highlands and Islands) (SNP): "I am pleased to see the focus in the Government’s amendment on the dualling of the A9 and its completion in 2035, and on the dualling of the A96, particularly the Inverness to Nairn section, which includes the Nairn bypass…
Chamber meeting date: 9 December 2025
Emma Roddick (Highlands and Islands) (SNP): "Everybody, regardless of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, has the right to feel safe at work and free from harassment…
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 4 December 2025
Emma Roddick (Highlands and Islands) (SNP): "I do not."
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Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 11, 2025
Result 79 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 23 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, 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, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 87 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 60 for, 60 against, 2 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 23 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Emma Roddick has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the work of community first responders."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its recent commitment to develop official guidance on the welfare of farmed fish, what steps it will take to provide prescriptive detail on meeting welfare obligations, and what consultation process will be undertaken with relevant stakeholders."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its recent commitment to develop official guidance on the welfare of farmed fish, what steps it will take to ensure that the development process is fair, inclusive of all stakeholders and does not give preferential treatment to industry interests."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 20 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making with delivering the Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) for demersal fish stocks."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 19 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether NHS Grampian is ensuring that all detainees in police custody in Elgin can access their prescribed medication, including methadone, in line with existing relevant operational procedures and guidance, and following the rapid review carried out in 2023."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 18 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress it has made towards receiving annual updates from NHS boards to ensure that the appropriate healthcare standards and practices are in place for detainees in police custody."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 18 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what input its ministers have had into the development of Police Scotland’s Unacceptable Actions by Complainers Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting and improving the experience of victims of domestic abuse, particularly in situations where there are young children in the family."
Asked by: Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure comprehensive emotional, bereavement and practical support is accessible for people who have experienced baby loss."