Scottish Green Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
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29 November 2023 - 22 May 2024
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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: 20 March 2025
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "Agreement of the operating principles of the delivery vehicle is one of the key issues in the next steps portion of the paper, to avoid a situation in which a project is set up, benefits from public investment, extracts profit and then leaves workers in the lurch when conditions change. What is the timescale for agreeing the operating principles?…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 18 March 2025
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "Good morning, panel. I want to return to the rights issues that Emma Harper was exploring earlier…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 11 March 2025
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "Good morning. Does sportscotland collect data on the socioeconomic status of people who participate in sporting activities—both those who do the sport themselves and the volunteers? If so, what does that data show?"
Chamber meeting date: 6 March 2025
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "As I begin to wind up on behalf of the three committees, I echo the cabinet secretary’s sentiment and send the love and best wishes of the chamber to Christina McKelvie…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 4 March 2025
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green): "Most of my amendments in this group relate to what the bill describes as sufficient breaks “from providing care for the cared-for person”. Significant concerns about that phrase have been expressed by carers organisations…
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Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 107 for, 8 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 53 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 17, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 58 for, 52 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 52 for, 56 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Gillian Mackay has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the causes of the reported delay in implementing the fracture liaison service audit, and what steps it is taking to prevent further delays."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what annual funding has been made available for HIV transmission elimination since that goal was set in 2020."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to fund an extension of emergency department opt-out HIV testing."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider the merits of a national HIV testing week for Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 20 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Services in Scotland: An updated analysis of Health Board survey data as of July 2024, which was published in November 2024 and (a) suggested that there was a lack of services for children and young people with ME/CFS and…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 3 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 21 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to assist young carers, including supporting them in being able to access (a) short breaks and respite, (b) education and (c) employment."
Answered by Maree Todd on 3 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 21 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken in response to the Young Carers Covenant, which was launched by the Carers Trust in 2024, and made a commitment to improve the lives of young carers, including supporting the covenant in achieving its 10 desired outcomes."
Answered by Maree Todd on 3 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 16 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of the health budget in the 2025-26 financial year will be allocated to the provision of healthy foods, out-of-hours catering and rest spaces for doctors working in hospitals, and what practical steps it will take with NHS boards to ensure the daily operation of such facilities."
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 January 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 16 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-15841 by Humza Yousaf on 24 March 2023, whether it has received feedback on the impact of the provision of hot food appliances for use by resident doctors in hospitals since 2023, and, if not, whether it will commission each NHS board to gather this information and to report on…
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 January 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Gillian, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 16 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-15841 by Humza Yousaf on 24 March 2023, what feedback it has received from doctors using the EnergyPods at the Victoria Hospital since March 2023, and what additional steps it is taking with NHS boards in their workplaces to support the wellbeing of doctors while on shift."
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 January 2025
See all of Gillian Mackay's questions submitted in Parliament