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: 2 February 2023
Cost of Living Crisis
6. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to research commissioned by Citizens Advice Scotland, which reportedly found that people are struggling to afford everyday goods, including period and hygiene products, and the energy costs associated with showering, bathing and laundry, due to the cost of living crisis.…
Chamber meeting date: 2 February 2023
Budget (Scotland) (No 2) Bill: Stage 1
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I have just come from an event with the rail unions that was well attended by MSPs and was about getting the right investment in rail…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 24 January 2023
Energy Bill
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Good morning. I want to ask about the offshore wind environmental improvement package, which has been mentioned a couple of times…
Chamber meeting date: 19 January 2023
Carbon Neutral Islands Project
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I welcome the opportunity to take part in the debate. I have enjoyed listening to the speeches of colleagues from right across the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 18 January 2023
National Health Service and Social Care
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Will the cabinet secretary take an intervention?"
Votes
How Monica Lennon 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 against
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 for
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 for
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 for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Monica Lennon in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Monica Lennon has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how schools can access free safety gloves, clothing and litter pickers to help keep children safe when participating in litter picks."
Answer expected on 2 March 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update regarding the selection process for the chairs of the short-life working groups tasked with implementation of the delivery of the framework for pain management service delivery."
Answer expected on 2 March 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the Maria Mallaband Care Group is currently in over 50 individual disputes with trade union members, in relation to the company allegedly not utilising correctly the social care staff support fund, and unlawful deduction of wages."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 31 January 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many publicly-funded Maria Mallaband Care Group care homes there are in Scotland, and how much funding it has given to each of these in each of the last three years."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 31 January 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a recent Health Foundation report highlighting an increase in avoidable deaths in women in the most deprived areas, and what action it plans to take to support women living in poverty."
Answered by Maree Todd on 31 January 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 30 January 2023
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to research commissioned by Citizens Advice Scotland, reportedly finding that people are struggling to afford everyday goods, including period and hygiene products, and the energy costs associated with showering, bathing, and laundry, due to the cost of living crisis."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 February 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of use of the social care staff support fund by private social care providers, including the amount (a) of funds claimed and (b) paid out to social care staff."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 27 January 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what sanctions are in place if a private social care provider fails to use its social care staff support fund correctly."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 27 January 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many private social care providers have utilised its social care staff support fund."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 27 January 2023
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider implementing a plan to research any possible link between chronic urinary tract infections and endometriosis as part of the Women's Health Plan, and what action it is taking to improve specialist appointment waiting times for those experiencing chronic urinary tract infections."
Answer expected on 9 February 2023
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament