Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk West (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2007
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
11 September 2024 - 17 September 2024
Member
29 March 2023 - 08 February 2024
Scottish Government
19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
26 June 2018 - 19 May 2021
Scottish Government
18 May 2016 - 26 June 2018
Scottish Government
25 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 25 November 2014
Scottish Government
23 December 2010 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Member
11 February 2010 - 02 December 2010
Member
03 March 2009 - 01 July 2010
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 03 March 2009
Member
01 November 2006 - 02 April 2007
Member
01 March 2006 - 02 April 2007
Member
23 September 2004 - 31 October 2006
Member
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Scottish National Party
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Scottish National Party
30 September 2004 - 21 February 2006
Substitute Member
16 June 2004 - 30 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 - 29 September 2004
Substitute Member
04 June 2003 - 21 September 2004
Member
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
09 October 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
13 January 2000 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
13 July 1999 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003
Substitute Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Member
13 January 2000 - 07 January 2001
Member
17 June 1999 - 13 January 2000
Member
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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: 10 March 2026
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "I am grateful to the members who have lodged amendments in this group on coercion, which is one of the key risks that are associated with the bill…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 March 2026
Michael Matheson: "Let us turn to your enforcement role. Given your experience to date, it would be helpful to get a sense of how you are finding the approach that you are taking to enforcement…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 March 2026
Michael Matheson: "Good morning. I turn to the issues with the Glen Sannox. It has now had to have emergency repairs associated with cracks in its hull carried out on two occasions…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 March 2026
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "Good morning. A key part of making the new arrangements work effectively is the memorandum of understanding that will be developed between the Scottish Government and the UK Government…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "To begin, I apologise for being slightly late for the start of the debate.I will seek to draw the debate together in a consensual fashion, given the importance of the issue…
Find out how Michael Matheson has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 268
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 65 for, 56 against, 2 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 269
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 86 for, 35 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 272
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Michael Matheson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported marine energy sector calls for it and the UK Government to work together in delivering policies that are required to support commercialisation."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Scotland’s marine energy sector to protect its home-grown, innovative skills and knowledge base, and how it is working with partners, including the UK Government, to develop policy to achieve this."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to research suggesting that Scotland’s marine energy sector could generate over £8 billion for Scotland’s economy, creating over 60,000 jobs, by 2050, and what it is doing to support the sector to deliver this."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support local authorities, including Falkirk Council, to deliver vital services, including those aimed at reducing child poverty."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 16 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what role integration joint boards have in monitoring funding allocated by the Scottish Government to hospices."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to increase awareness of the medical condition, eosinophilic oesophagitis, in NHS Scotland, in both primary and secondary care settings."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to mark Eosinophilic Diseases Awareness Month in May 2026."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to further its understanding of the medical condition, eosinophilic oesophagitis, and support diagnosis and treatment of patients."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the prevalence of eosinophilic oesophagitis, and whether it has observed any changes in the level of prevalence over the last five years."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 20 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support research and clinical trials for the medical condition, eosinophilic oesophagitis."
See all of Michael Matheson's questions submitted in Parliament