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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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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 online

Facebook: Kenneth's facebook

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

Find out how Kenneth Gibson has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-09213.3

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

Motion ref. S6M-09191

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

Motion ref. S6M-09191.2

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

Motion ref. S6M-09191.1

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

Motion ref. S6M-09126.3

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

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.

Question ref. S6W-17301

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

Question ref. S6W-16939

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

Question ref. S6W-16938

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

Question ref. S6W-17304

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

Question ref. S6W-17214

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

Question ref. S6W-17303

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

Question ref. S6W-17302

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

Question ref. S6O-02165

Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 April 2023

Awaiting answer

Question ref. S6W-16940

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

Question ref. S6F-01912

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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