Michael Matheson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk West (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2007
About Michael Matheson
Contact details
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Contact at the Scottish Parliament
Phone: 01324 629271
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Contact at local office
15A East Bridge Street
Falkirk
FK1 1YB
Phone: 01324 629271
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Committees
Michael is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Michael is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Michael has 1 parliamentary and government role
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Michael does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Michael has had 16 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
23 December 2010 - 22 March 2011
Scotland Bill Committee
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Health and Sport Committee
Member
11 February 2010 - 02 December 2010
End of Life Assistance Scotland Bill Committee
Member
03 March 2009 - 01 July 2010
European and External Relations Committee
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 03 March 2009
European and External Relations Committee
Member
01 November 2006 - 02 April 2007
Justice 2 Committee
Member
01 March 2006 - 02 April 2007
Glasgow Airport Rail Link Bill Committee
Member
23 September 2004 - 31 October 2006
Enterprise and Culture Committee
Member
30 September 2004 - 21 February 2006
Education Committee
Substitute Member
16 June 2004 - 30 September 2004
Edinburgh Tram Line One Bill Committee
Member
03 September 2003 - 29 September 2004
Justice 2 Committee
Substitute Member
04 June 2003 - 21 September 2004
Justice 1 Committee
Member
16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Justice 1 Committee
Member
13 January 2000 - 07 January 2001
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 13 January 2000
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Michael's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Michael Matheson 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: 29 September 2022
Standing Charges (Highlands and Islands)
The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport (Michael Matheson): "The increase in energy prices in recent months remains a huge worry for many consumers. That is especially true for those in the Highlands and Islands, where the additional costs of distributing energy are higher than in other parts of the country…
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2022
Aberdeen City Council (Net Zero Ambitions)
The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport (Michael Matheson): "The Scottish Government continues to work closely with local authorities to tackle the global climate emergency, including through the Scottish Cities Alliance. We are supporting Aberdeen City Council in a number of ways…
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2022
Decision Time
The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport (Michael Matheson): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to connect to the platform. I, too, would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 27 September 2022
Scotland’s Climate Week 2022
The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport (Michael Matheson): "Scotland’s climate week focuses on encouraging climate conversations in order to deepen understanding of the climate emergency and to encourage action across the nation…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2022
Energy Costs (United Kingdom Government)
The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport (Michael Matheson): "My officials have discussed the proposed package of support with the UK Government…
Votes
How Michael Matheson has voted in Parliament
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Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Supported by: Clare Haughey, Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 65 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 14 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Addressing NHS Waiting Times
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 26, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Meghan Gallacher, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 65 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 29 for, 64 against, 23 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 51 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Handling of Ferry Contracts
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 26, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Liam Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 64 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Michael Matheson in Parliament
Find out what motions Michael Matheson has submitted recently.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2022 [draft]
Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 [draft]
Written questions
Written questions Michael Matheson has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to introduce triage for human papilloma virus (HPV) into the cervical screening programme in order to reduce the number of women requiring repeat screening after detection of borderline abnormalities."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 16 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive when the sub-group of the Breast and Cervical Screening National Advisory Group will report its findings on the review of the integration of human papilloma virus (HPV) testing in the cervical screening programme and when the findings will be published."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 16 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive who the members are of the sub-group of the Breast and Cervical Screening National Advisory Group who will review the integration of human papilloma virus (HPV) testing in the cervical screening programme."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 16 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive what costs are associated with the cervical screening programme."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 16 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive what the (a) sensitivity and (b) specificity is of the cervical screening programme."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 16 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive what costs are associated with performing a colposcopy and how many were performed in the last year for which information is available."
Answered by: Nicola Sturgeon on 14 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive what costs were associated with biopsy for and treatment of cervical cancer in the last year for which information is available."
Answered by: Nicola Sturgeon on 14 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will announce additional support for people infected with hepatitis C or HIV through NHS treatment with blood or blood products."
Answered by: Nicola Sturgeon on 4 March 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 February 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider changing the terms of reference of the Penrose inquiry investigating the circumstances in which patients were infected with hepatitis C or HIV following treatment, in light of evidence found by the inquiry."
Answered by: Nicola Sturgeon on 22 February 2011
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 January 2011
"To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to overcome the delay in wind farm projects due to radar issues and when the matter will be resolved with aviation stakeholders"
Answered by: Jim Mather on 7 February 2011
See all of Michael Matheson's written questions submitted in Parliament