Fulton MacGregor
Scottish National Party
MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Fulton MacGregor
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5797
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Atrium Business Centre
North Caldeen Road
Coatbridge
ML5 4EF
Phone: 01236 897540
Text relay calls welcome.
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Committees
Fulton is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Fulton is a member of 14 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Autism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Care Leavers
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Challenging Racial and Religious Prejudice
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Children and Young People
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Supporting Children’s Learning
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ireland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Outdoor Education
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Shared Parenting
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Work
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Volunteering
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Fulton does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Fulton does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Fulton has had 8 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Justice SubCommittee on Policing
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Justice Committee
Member
22 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
19 April 2018 - 22 December 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
Justice Committee
Member
30 March 2017 - 19 April 2018
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 30 March 2017
Education and Skills Committee
Member
Register of interests
Fulton's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Fulton MacGregor 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: 16 March 2023
Early Years Workers (North Lanarkshire Council)
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "The First Minister might be aware of a recent decision that was taken by North Lanarkshire Council to downgrade early years workers, who are predominantly women, from grade 9 to grade 7, which represents a significant drop in income of up to £10,000 in some cases. I have been contacted by many of those workers, who are terrified of the impact that…
Chamber meeting date: 16 March 2023
Adult Disability Payment Mobility Component (Consultation)
1. Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is promoting the current consultation on the mobility component of the adult disability payment, in light of reported concerns of campaigners that the eligibility criteria unfairly downgrade benefits for those with conditions such as multiple sclerosis. (S6O-02012)"
Chamber meeting date: 16 March 2023
Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "I am pleased to speak in the debate as a member of the Criminal Justice Committee and, as the convener has done, I place on record my thanks to all the people who gave evidence and to the committee clerks for their tireless work on what we all agree is an outstanding stage 1 report. The Scottish Government is wholly committed to transforming the…
Chamber meeting date: 14 March 2023
International Long Covid Day
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "This week marks the anniversary of the point when we began to fully understand the scale at which the Covid pandemic would affect our lives…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 14 March 2023
Access to Justice
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "Do you want to let Karen Adam in now? I do not want to step on any toes."
Votes
How Fulton MacGregor has voted in Parliament
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Employment Support for Veterans and their Families
Submitted by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Supported by: Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 23, 2023
Result 45 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Transition to a Wellbeing Economy
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 20, 2023
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Result 64 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Transition to a Wellbeing Economy
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Supported by: Claire Baker, Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Result 24 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Transition to a Wellbeing Economy
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Supported by: Tess White
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Result 30 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Expansion of Vocational and Technical Qualifications in Scotland’s Secondary Schools
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 20, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Result 54 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Fulton MacGregor in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Fulton MacGregor has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to undertake a public consultation on extending the animal licensing framework introduced in 2021, including for commercial dog walking."
Answer expected on 21 April 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the national service specification for secure transport, jointly developed with COSLA, whether the relevant minister will meet with representatives of the Hope Instead of Handcuffs campaign to discuss long-term solutions for regulating secure transport, including to prevent transport providers…
Answered by Clare Haughey on 23 March 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the confirmation of both the scope of the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill and of the national service specification for secure transport, jointly developed with COSLA, what plans it has to (a) regulate and (b) improve monitoring of the use of restraint in children, including those in care, by…
Answered by Clare Haughey on 23 March 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is promoting the current consultation on the mobility component of the Adult Disability Payment, in light of reported concerns of campaigners that the eligibility criteria unfairly downgrade benefits for those with conditions such as MS."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to encourage local authorities to provide all primary school children with the opportunity to access swimming lessons."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 March 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote safety around iced-over bodies of water during the winter period."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is doing to support research into the discovery of new antibiotics, non-antibiotic solutions and new combinations of medicines."
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 23 January 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many children are estimated to be eligible for the Scottish Child Payment in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 January 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to increase vitamin D levels among people in Scotland."
Answered by Maree Todd on 16 January 2023
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure the wellbeing of patients with chronic urinary tract infections."
Answered by Maree Todd on 16 January 2023
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