Kenneth Gibson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2003
About Kenneth Gibson
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6536
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
15 Main Street
Dalry
KA24 5DL
Phone: 01294 833687
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Kenneth is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Kenneth is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Space
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Kenneth does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Kenneth does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Kenneth has had 22 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Convener
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Conveners Group
Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
01 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Member
29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021
Presiding Officer's Advisory Group
Member
08 June 2016 - 01 September 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
07 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Conveners Group
Member
25 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Welfare Reform Committee
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Finance Committee
Convener
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Finance Committee
Member
02 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 05 November 2009
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
26 June 2008 - 02 September 2008
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Member
20 June 2007 - 26 June 2008
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 20 June 2007
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
19 September 2001 - 31 March 2003
Social Justice Committee
Deputy Convener
09 May 2002 - 05 September 2002
Local Government Committee
Member
06 September 2001 - 19 September 2001
Social Justice Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 06 September 2001
Local Government Committee
Member
Register of interests
Kenneth's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Kenneth Gibson. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
On Thursday 22 September 2022, I visited the Stena Spey drilling rig, Scapa Flow, Orkney as the guest of drilling contractor Stena Drilling Ltd (Ullevi House, Greenbank Crescent, East Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3BG). The total cost of return flights from Edinburgh to Orkney, meals, and one night’s overnight accommodation was £780. I also received gifts consisting of a pair of shoes, overall, and a bag worth £170. [Registered 24 September 2022]
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I own a flat in Glasgow with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 from which I receive gross annual income of up to £5,000. The costs associated with this property exceed the income from letting it.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
No registrable interests
Recent Activity
What was said
What Kenneth Gibson 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.
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 25 April 2023
Interests
The Convener (Kenneth Gibson): "Good morning, and welcome to the 11th meeting in 2023 of the Finance and Public Administration Committee. We have received apologies from Liz Smith and Michelle Thomson, who cannot attend today’s meeting…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 25 April 2023
Effective Scottish Government Decision Making
The Convener: "Under our second item, we are continuing our inquiry into effective Scottish Government decision making. Today, we will take evidence from two panels of witnesses…
Chamber meeting date: 20 April 2023
Highly Protected Marine Areas
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "Does the First Minister agree that the no-take zone in Lamlash bay has had no adverse impact whatsoever and, indeed, has shown that conservation can help to revitalise our fishing sector, and that identifying potential highly protected marine area sites would allow more effective direct engagement to take place with concerned fishers and…
Chamber meeting date: 20 April 2023
Poverty (Older People)
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "I welcome the minister to her place. As all MSPs are aware, the state pension is reserved to the UK Government. Under successive Labour, coalition and Tory Governments, the pension has been one of the lowest relative to wages in Europe…
Chamber meeting date: 20 April 2023
Eurasian Lynx
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "I thank the colleagues who signed my motion and made this debate possible, and those who will contribute to it. We live in a country that is among the most nature-depleted in the world…
Votes
How Kenneth Gibson has voted in Parliament
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Let's Talk Education – The National Discussion
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Result 29 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 47 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 17 for, 94 against, 3 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Kenneth Gibson in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Kenneth Gibson has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to bring derelict and empty homes in rural and island communities back into habitable use."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 4 May 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that schools (a) provide parity of esteem for and (b) encourage pupils to take up apprenticeship opportunities."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 4 May 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the number of apprenticeships, including graduate apprenticeships."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 4 May 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to reduce the incidence of pre-eclampsia."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 28 April 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether foster carers, including those providing short-term or emergency foster care, must obtain a short-term let licence in order to continue to provide this service."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 28 April 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is giving consideration to establishing an endometriosis specialist treatment unit in Ayrshire."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 April 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many women are currently living with endometriosis in the NHS Ayrshire and Arran area."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 April 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 April 2023
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to introduce a complete and enforceable ban on the use of electric shock collars on dogs."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 24 April 2023
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2023
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the UK Government's Spring Budget."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023
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