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: 8 December 2022
Early Years Sector (Staffing)
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary has set out the responsibility and approach of the Scottish Government and its agencies. However, provision of education in Scotland is clearly the responsibility of local authorities…
Chamber meeting date: 8 December 2022
Scottish Attainment Challenge (Local Authority Stretch Aims)
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary has set out the responsibility and approach of the Scottish Government and its agencies. However, provision of education in Scotland is clearly the responsibility of local authorities…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 7 December 2022
Policing and Mental Health
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "I back up what others have said. The notes are really good and they capture what we heard from officers, which needs to be taken really seriously…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 6 December 2022
Scottish Human Rights Commission
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "Good morning to the panel. My question follows on from Maggie Chapman’s line of questioning…
Chamber meeting date: 23 November 2022
Cost of Living: Mortgage Rescue Scheme
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "Will the member give way?"
Votes
How Fulton MacGregor has voted in Parliament
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International Human Rights Days
Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Result 29 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
International Human Rights Days
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Result 23 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
International Human Rights Days
Submitted by: Christina McKelvie, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Supported by: Ben Macpherson, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Result 86 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
The State of the Scottish Education System
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Supported by: Clare Haughey, Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Result 66 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Result 30 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Fulton MacGregor in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Fulton MacGregor has asked
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Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for cancer patients in Lanarkshire."
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 5 December 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans for Evusheld to be prescribed by the NHS for people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19."
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 1 December 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support it is giving to (a) local authorities and (b) third sector organisations in order to ensure that "The Promise" to care experienced children and young people is kept."
Answered by Clare Haughey on 30 November 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to bring forward legislation to continue the Nursery Rates Relief Scheme beyond 30 June 2023."
Answered by Tom Arthur on 21 November 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to ensure that optical coherence tomography machines are available in all medical practices."
Answered by Maree Todd on 7 November 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for people with Long COVID."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 November 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for children and young people who are adopted, and their families, in the years following adoption."
Answered by Clare Haughey on 2 November 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the private nursery sector to (a) deliver 1140 hours and (b) pay staff a rate comparable to those working in local authority early years settings."
Answered by Clare Haughey on 31 October 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on what support is in place for people with long COVID and whether there are specific provisions for young people affected by the condition."
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 31 October 2022
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to businesses in the hospitality sector, in light of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2022
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