Monica Lennon
Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Monica Lennon
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6484
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Monica is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Monica is a member of 13 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Construction
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nature and Climate
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women's Health
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Monica does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Monica does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Monica has had 14 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Energy
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Net Zero
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Deputy Convener
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
COVID19 Committee
Member
31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee
Member
10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Member
08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Monica'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.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Monica Lennon 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
NHS Lanarkshire (Risk Level)
5. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to safeguard patients and staff within NHS Lanarkshire, in light of reports of the national health service board returning its risk level to code black. (S6O-01408)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 September 2022
Scotland’s Climate Week 2022
2. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote participation in Scotland’s climate week 2022, which runs from 26 September to 2 October. (S6T-00876)"
Chamber meeting date: 21 September 2022
Oil and Gas Exploration Licences
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "The approach of the UK Government and the Scottish Conservatives is worrying and wrong-headed. What can the Scottish Government do to make sure that our planning system is robust and fit for purpose…
Chamber meeting date: 21 September 2022
Out-of-hours General Practitioner Services
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I will start by thanking Brian Whittle. When I bumped into him earlier today, he told me that this debate was happening. I was not due to speak as I have another event tonight…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 20 September 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I have a question on procurement, which has been mentioned already. I come back to the issue of capacity, which we often hear about in broad terms…
Votes
How Monica Lennon has voted in Parliament
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
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 against
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 against
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 abstained
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 for
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 against
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Monica Lennon in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Monica Lennon 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: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to ensure that endometriosis diagnoses are not being delayed by a lack of in-person GP appointments."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 31 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to Age Scotland's reported letter to the First Minister requesting urgent action to provide more financial support for older people and those on the lowest incomes to warm their homes, whether (a) direct, targeted home assessments of those on the lowest incomes will be carried out and (b) a significant…
Answered by: Christina McKelvie on 28 September 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 31 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported warnings and advice from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in relation to the risk of people using candles and naked flames in their homes because of unaffordable energy bills and the cost of living crisis."
Answered by: Ash Regan on 28 September 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 31 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on private waste firms being used during periods of industrial action to collect and process waste normally managed by local authority workers."
Answered by: Lorna Slater on 28 September 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it has a menstruation and menopause policy in place for its employees, such as menstrual leave."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many staff vacancies there currently are in pulmonary rehabilitation services."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 27 September 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) domestic and (b) non-domestic students have worked in pulmonary rehabilitation services in each of the last five years."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 27 September 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) domestic and (b) non-domestic students working in pulmonary rehabilitation services continue to practice after graduating."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 27 September 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) full-time and (b) part-time NHS staff work in pulmonary rehabilitation services."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 27 September 2022
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact assessment it has undertaken regarding storm overflows and their impact on public health."
Answered by: Mairi McAllan on 26 September 2022
See all of Monica Lennon's written questions submitted in Parliament