James Dornan
Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Cathcart (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About James Dornan
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: James.Dornan.msp@parliament.scot
Post-d: @glasgowcathcart
Facebook: James's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5682
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Clincarthill Parish Church
1220 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida,
Glasgow
G42 9EU
Phone: 0141 632 5238
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
James is a member of 2 committees
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
James is a member of 10 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ireland
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Stroke
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Taiwan
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
James does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
James does not have any party roles
Previous roles
James has had 26 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 31 March 2022
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Convener
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Conveners Group
Member
06 September 2018 - 12 September 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Convener
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Conveners Group
Member
08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016
Education and Skills Committee
Member
20 January 2016 - 23 March 2016
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Education and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
05 November 2015 - 27 January 2016
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Substitute Member
25 June 2015 - 26 January 2016
Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee
Convener
22 September 2015 - 17 December 2015
Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament Amendment Bill Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
08 January 2015 - 05 November 2015
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2015 - 24 June 2015
Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 27 November 2014
Public Audit Committee
Member
19 June 2013 - 26 June 2014
City of Edinburgh Council Portobello Park Bill Committee
Deputy Convener
10 January 2013 - 27 June 2013
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
29 May 2013 - 19 June 2013
City of Edinburgh Council Portobello Park Bill Committee
Member
23 January 2013 - 23 May 2013
National Trust for Scotland Governance etc Bill Committee
Member
07 March 2012 - 18 September 2012
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
14 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Deputy Convener
23 June 2011 - 07 March 2012
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
Register of interests
James's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What James Dornan 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.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 19 January 2023
Budget 2023-24
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "Good morning, cabinet secretary and officials. Almost all the budget growth in this portfolio is from the £1…
Chamber meeting date: 12 January 2023
Scottish Government Education Priorities 2023
8. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities for education will be in 2023. (S6O-01763)"
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 22 December 2022
Budget Scrutiny 2023-24
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "The SFC has talked about forecasts of increasing numbers of applications for disability benefits. Are there similar trends in Scotland to those in the rest of the UK?"
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 22 December 2022
Social Security Scotland
James Dornan: "I have some questions about the processing times for the Scottish child payment. What is the current processing time for applications received since—Inaudible."
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 15 December 2022
Winter Heating Assistance (Low Income) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 [Draft]
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "Good morning, minister. I do not know whom or what higher power I have upset, but my heating has been off for the past 24 hours, with no immediate sign of a thaw to the pipes…
Votes
How James Dornan has voted in Parliament
Find out how James Dornan has voted recently.
Budget (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee, Lorna Slater, Nicola Sturgeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 2, 2023
Result 68 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 24 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Alexander Burnett, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Ross, Sue Webber, Tess White
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 51 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Roz McCall, Liz Smith, Sue Webber
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 54 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by James Dornan in Parliament
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Questions
Questions James Dornan has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to help modernise recycling facilities in Glasgow."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 February 2023
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities for education will be in 2023."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 January 2023
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any recent engagement it has had with the energy sector regarding support for those at risk of fuel poverty."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the success of this year’s COP27 conference in building upon the commitments made at COP26 held in Glasgow."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 17 November 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how its recent award of £6.437 million to Glasgow City Council to deliver energy-efficiency improvements to homes could benefit those in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what resources are available to protect important equipment within the health sector in the event of incidents such as fire or floods."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government on the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s food security."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when a report on Year 1 of the National Transition Training Fund will be published."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 10 February 2022
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 December 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the support that it is providing to retail, hospitality and leisure businesses."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 December 2021
Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 November 2021
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what consultation was conducted with MSPs ahead of changing the allowances system."
Answered by Maggie Chapman MSP (on behalf of the SPCB) on 18 November 2021