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25 April 2023 - 25 September 2024
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25 April 2023 - 16 November 2023
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01 February 2023 - 25 April 2023
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22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
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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: 19 February 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute remotely to tonight’s debate and I congratulate Bill Kidd on securing chamber time for this important issue…
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute remotely to tonight’s debate and I congratulate Bill Kidd on securing chamber time for this important issue…
Chamber meeting date: 17 February 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "I begin by thanking my friend and comrade Katy Clark for taking up the challenge of reforming our freedom of information laws to be fit for the 21st century…
Chamber meeting date: 17 February 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "I begin by thanking my friend and comrade Katy Clark for taking up the challenge of reforming our freedom of information laws to be fit for the 21st century…
Chamber meeting date: 17 February 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "I begin by thanking my friend and comrade Katy Clark for taking up the challenge of reforming our freedom of information laws to be fit for the 21st century…
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Motion ref. S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recommendations in the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray: final evaluation report, in relation to (a) extension of application timeframes, (b) earlier notice of funding rounds to applicants, (c) transparency of decision-making processes and (d) strength of monitoring of…
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendations in the report, Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray: final evaluation, in relation to the financial administration and payment delays to applicants to the Just Transition Fund."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government (a) what engagement it has had with and (b) when it last met with representatives from (i) the offshore oil and gas sector, (ii) the offshore renewables sector and (iii) trade unions in Scotland following the publication of the report, Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray: final evaluation."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent communication it has had with (a) Aberdeen City Council, (b) Aberdeenshire Council, (c) Moray Council, (d) SEPA and (e) Energy From Waste (EfW) Ness regarding the shutdown of the waste incinerator in East Tullos."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on (a) environmental, (b) air and (c) water quality of the shutdown of the waste incinerator in East Tullos."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to (a) local authority, (b) co-operative and (c) worker ownership as part of its assessment of energy from waste incineration facilities in Scotland."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to (a) environmental, (b) air and (c) water quality as part of its assessment of energy from waste incineration facilities in Scotland."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the safety of oil and gas workers in the central and northern North Sea with the UK Government."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 15 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 5 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update from the (a) Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and (b) Health and Safety Executive in Aberdeen regarding the fatality on the Valaris 121 jack-up rig on 14 November 2025."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 31 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding staff pay for offshore regulators, when it last discussed the funding of the Health and Safety Executive with the UK Government."
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