Maggie Chapman
Scottish Green Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Maggie Chapman
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6332
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Contact at local office
10 Panmure Street
Dundee
DD1 2BW
Phone: 01382 279991
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Committees
Maggie is a member of 2 committees
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Maggie is a member of 10 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Colleges and Universities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cuba
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Maggie has 1 parliamentary and government role
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Appointed Member
Party Roles
Maggie has 3 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Equality
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Human Rights
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Maggie had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Member
Register of interests
Maggie's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Maggie Chapman 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: 31 January 2023
Management of Transgender Individuals in Prison Custody
Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "I was struck by the line in the cabinet secretary’s statement saying that “We must not allow the legitimate questions that are being asked to fuel the view that trans women somehow pose an inherent threat to women, when that is not the case…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 31 January 2023
First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Council Tax Reduction Review Panel) Regulations 2023 [Draft]
Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "Good morning, minister. Thank you for being here and for your answers so far. My question is on exactly the same line as Pam Duncan Glancy took. I will make a final point in that regard…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 31 January 2023
Budget Scrutiny 2023-24
Maggie Chapman: "Thank you for what you have said so far, minister. I am interested in exploring a couple of issues of accountability and in making connections between how decisions are made and the evidence that is used to make those decisions…
Chamber meeting date: 31 January 2023
Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "As others have said this afternoon, Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster for Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 26 January 2023
Homelessness (People with No Recourse to Public Funds)
3. Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that dozens of people living in Scotland with no recourse to public funds are being made homeless and forced to sleep rough on the streets or in cars. (S6F-01743)"
Votes
How Maggie Chapman has voted in Parliament
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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 Maggie Chapman in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Maggie Chapman has asked
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Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that dozens of people living in Scotland with no recourse to public funds are being made homeless and forced to sleep rough on the streets or in cars."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 January 2023
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 10 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the public was reportedly not made aware of a rise in radioactive particles found between February and March 2022 on the Dounreay foreshore until eight months later, when reports appeared in the press in November 2022."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 19 January 2023
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 11 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address any racial profiling practices in Police Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 January 2023
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding what support is available for anyone working in creative industries, including the Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen, who may wish to take control or ownership of their workplaces."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 January 2023
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 7 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to The Carbon Capture Crux: Lessons Learned report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 16 December 2022
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 8 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how its upcoming Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan will take account of (a) The Carbon Capture Crux: Lessons Learned report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and (b) the recommendation to have a plan B for achieving the equivalent abatement should Negative Emission Technologies,…
Answered by Michael Matheson on 16 December 2022
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 8 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any new gas power stations with carbon capture and storage, in light of the reported concerns about the carbon capture and storage industry in The Carbon Capture Crux: Lessons Learned report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 16 December 2022
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 7 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how its policies across government will support disabled people living in the north east to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 December 2022
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 23 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to provide mental health and suicide prevention support to refugees."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 14 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Baroness Helena Kennedy KC's final report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into Asylum Provision in Scotland, published on Friday, which highlights avoidable failings in the provision of care to New Scots during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 November 2022
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