Lorna Slater
Scottish Green Party
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2021 - present day
About Lorna Slater
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Lorna.Slater.msp@parliament.scot
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6997
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Lorna is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Lorna is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Lorna has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Lorna has 3 party roles
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Economic Recovery
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Green Industrial Strategy
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Lorna had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 08 September 2021
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Lorna'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 Lorna Slater. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 18 June I was an Engineering Project Manager with Orbital Marine Power Ltd, a firm concerned with the design, build and deployment of tidal turbines (of Exchange Place 2, 5 Semple St, Edinburgh EH3 8BL). I received remuneration of between £60,001 and £65,000 per annum and spent approximately 3 days per month on the role until my departure, on 18 June 2021. I received a final payment of £1451.75 on 28 June 2021. (Amended interest 30 June 2021]
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 31 August 2022]
My husband is a freelance filmmaker who may apply for Government grants from time to time in the course of his work.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Lorna Slater 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: 30 May 2023
Deposit Return Scheme
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "I am grateful for the opportunity to update Parliament today on the latest position on the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 exclusion for the deposit return scheme…
Chamber meeting date: 23 May 2023
Deposit Return Scheme
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "We are committed to our deposit return scheme, which is critical to reducing the amount of litter, tackling emissions and increasing recycling. I am grateful to all businesses for the investment that they have made in preparing for the DRS…
Chamber meeting date: 4 May 2023
Deposit Return Scheme (Launch Date)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "The launch date of 16 August 2023 for Scotland’s deposit return scheme was informed by a five-month assessment process…
Chamber meeting date: 4 May 2023
Green Skills Training (Discussions)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "Skills are a critical component of the transition to a net zero wellbeing economy. Ministers and officials regularly engage with a range of stakeholders on the demand for and provision of skills for a green economy…
Chamber meeting date: 3 May 2023
Energy Skills Passport
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "The energy skills passport project, for which we have committed nearly £5 million from the just transition fund, reached a key milestone at the end of in 2022 in the development of a prototype that will be tested with workers and employees in the next phase. I am pleased that trade unions have been engaging their workforces in the design of the…
Votes
How Lorna Slater has voted in Parliament
Find out how Lorna Slater has voted recently.
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 voted against
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 voted for
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 voted against
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 voted against
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 voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Lorna Slater in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Lorna Slater has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators have appropriate measures in place, such as demarcation areas or no activity areas, to protect the public using the water for recreation, while ensuring the requirements of the access code are maintained."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legal duty (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators in the Firth of Forth have to ensure the safety of any members of the public who are lawfully using the water for recreational purposes under Outdoor Access legislation."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 20 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on talks with the Scottish Green Party on a potential co-operation agreement."
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 20 August 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 21 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 16 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that money invested in economic recovery by way of grants, loans and other funding will support fair work practices and climate obligations for any companies that receive support."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 June 2021