Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency) 2021 - present day
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26 June 2024 - 10 September 2025
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20 November 2024 - 22 April 2025
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06 November 2024 - 13 November 2024
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18 September 2024 - 06 November 2024
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17 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
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08 September 2021 - 18 September 2024
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06 March 2024 - 17 June 2024
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16 November 2023 - 04 March 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 January 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I am pleased to have lodged two amendments that will ensure that regional and local needs can be considered and built into SFC activity in relation to skills planning and delivery. Interruption. Does Evelyn Tweed want to intervene?"
Chamber meeting date: 20 January 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "As in the stage 1 debate, I thank the committee clerks, the witnesses, the ministers—former and present—and the officials. I also thank my fellow committee members for their work in scrutinising the bill…
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I welcome the Scottish Government’s investment in additional support for learning and teacher numbers, which was announced this week in the 2026-27 Scottish budget…
Chamber meeting date: 14 January 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I am pleased to speak in the stage 1 debate on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, which, to the outside world, is also known as the Promise…
Chamber meeting date: 13 January 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "It is welcome that the SNP Scottish Government’s progressive approach to taxation means that there is more funding available to support our vital public services, by asking those with the broadest shoulders to pay a little bit more, while protecting low-income households in Scotland. However, many powers over taxation remain reserved to the UK…
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Motion ref. S6M-20414
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 22, 2026
Result 25 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 43
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 28 for, 72 against, 18 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 42
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 46 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Jackie Dunbar has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-19560
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working to support Scottish businesses, in light of the potential impact of additional US trade tariffs on the Scottish economy."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the recent snow and cold weather in Scotland."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, following NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day, which took place on 10 December with the aim to shine a light on the high prevalence of domestic abuse affecting healthcare professionals, how it is supporting NHS boards to ensure that they have robust domestic abuse policies in place."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Aberdeen City Council to maintain its local government services, including in response to any increasing social need in the city."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 2 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the Early Years Speech, Language and Communication Action Plan."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the UK Government Budget regarding how it affects the North East Scotland region."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made towards issuing Scottish Government bonds, in light of Scotland's recent high credit ratings."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its latest engagement with STV regarding the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and regional news programming."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 6 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its response to Storm Amy."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 2 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of Qualifications Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland following the Education (Scotland) Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent."
See all of Jackie Dunbar's questions submitted in Parliament