John Mason
Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Shettleston (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About John Mason
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: John.Mason.msp@parliament.scot
Post-d: @johnmasonmsp
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Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0141 550 4327
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Glasgow Shettleston Constituency Of
1335 Gallowgate
Glasgow
G31 4DN
Phone: 0141 550 4327
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
John is a member of 2 committees
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Member
Cross-party groups
John is a member of 13 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Industrial Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sustainable Transport
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
John does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
John does not have any party roles
Previous roles
John has had 20 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 16 November 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Member
23 May 2023 - 19 June 2023
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Convener
17 June 2021 - 23 May 2023
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
03 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
31 October 2019 - 03 December 2020
Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Deputy Convener
08 June 2016 - 03 September 2019
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
14 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Deputy Convener
08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
16 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
25 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Finance Committee
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 16 December 2014
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 25 October 2012
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
09 June 2011 - 01 May 2012
Scotland Bill Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Finance Committee
Member
Register of interests
John's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What John Mason 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: 6 December 2023
Fiscal Framework Review
John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 5 December 2023
Post-school Education and Skills Reform
John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "Can the minister say anything about how he sees the role of Skills Development Scotland? I understand that James Withers recommended reducing its role. Is there an opportunity to reduce the number of organisations that are involved?"
Chamber meeting date: 5 December 2023
Post-school Education and Skills Reform
John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "Can the minister say anything about how he sees the role of Skills Development Scotland? I understand that James Withers recommended reducing its role. Is there an opportunity to reduce the number of organisations that are involved?"
Chamber meeting date: 30 November 2023
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP): "Can the minister clarify whether the licensing scheme will be self-financing so that it will not have to be subsidised by the general purse?"
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 30 November 2023
Delivering Scottish Social Security
John Mason: "In quite a lot of what you have said, you have emphasised the relationship between Holyrood—including the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and everything else—and Westminster. That is obviously not something that we can control…
Votes
How John Mason has voted in Parliament
Find out how John Mason has voted recently.
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 4, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Joe FitzPatrick
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 63 for, 56 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 1 for, 119 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 56 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 25 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 31 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by John Mason in Parliament
Find out what motions John Mason has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions John Mason has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will publish its research, conducted by Rocket Science, into vigils and protests that take place outside of hospitals and clinics offering abortion services."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 November 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider having a third exhibition area, in light of there being considerable demand for such spaces."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further information regarding the Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 September 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the potential introduction of strict liability in Scottish football."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 July 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what the most recent known level of Income Tax paid at the UK median wage for all employees is in Scotland, and what information it has on how this compares with the level paid in the rest of the UK."
Answered by Shona Robison on 7 August 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 July 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what the most recent known level at which business rates begin to be paid for the rateable value of individual properties is in Scotland, and what information it has on how this compares with the level in (a) England and (b) Wales."
Answered by Shona Robison on 7 August 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for the future of community link practitioners working with GP practices, in particular in more deprived areas."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 June 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 June 2023
"To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to mark Clean Air Day."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 June 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will provide an update on the efficiency of the passholder secure entry system to the Parliament, in light of reports that passholders are experiencing difficulties in gaining access."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 June 2023
Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider making proven and not proven the two available verdicts in the criminal courts."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 April 2023