Natalie Don
Scottish National Party
MSP for Renfrewshire North and West (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Natalie Don
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Natalie.Don.msp@parliament.scot
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Contact at local office
1A Paisley Road
Renfrew
PA4 8JH
Phone: 0141 587 5049
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Natalie is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Natalie is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Natalie has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
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Previous roles
Natalie has had 5 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
10 November 2022 - 11 April 2023
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Convener
08 September 2021 - 11 April 2023
Education Children and Young People Committee
Substitute Member
23 June 2021 - 10 November 2022
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 - 04 November 2022
Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Member
Register of interests
Natalie'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.
Here is the register for Natalie Don. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I was a local authority Councillor for Renfrewshire Council (of Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1UJ). I spent in the region of 20 hours per week on this role. I received a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. I donated my salary, after tax, to charity. [Registered 20 May 2021, Amended interest 7 July 2022]
Gifts
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Overseas visits
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Controlled transactions
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Heritable property
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Interest in shares
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Voluntary
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Natalie Don 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: 18 May 2023
Fostering Friendly Employers Scheme
The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise (Natalie Don): "I thank Rona Mackay for initiating this debate and I thank members for their contributions. This is a really important issue and I am completely supportive of ensuring that workplaces are more flexible for foster carers…
Chamber meeting date: 18 May 2023
After-school Clubs and Out-of-term Activities (Access)
The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise (Natalie Don): "Since 2021, we have invested £25 million in summer holiday programmes that have provided activities, food and childcare…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 9 May 2023
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum
The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise (Natalie Don): "Thank you, deputy convener, and good morning to the committee. The fundamental principles that the bill takes forward are as follows…
Chamber meeting date: 4 May 2023
Free School Meals (Secondary Schools Pilot)
The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise (Natalie Don): "In Scotland, all primary school pupils in primaries 1 to 5, children in funded early learning and childcare, and eligible pupils in primary 6 through to secondary 6 can already benefit from free meals…
Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 3 May 2023
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise (Natalie Don): "No problem. Thank you, convener, and good morning…
Votes
How Natalie Don has voted in Parliament
Find out how Natalie Don has voted recently.
Let's Talk Education – The National Discussion
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Result 29 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 47 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 17 for, 94 against, 3 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Natalie Don in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Natalie Don has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the payment of the Winter Heating Payment."
Answered by Ben Macpherson on 27 March 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the independent review of the Scottish Welfare Fund."
Answered by Ben Macpherson on 24 March 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Victim Surcharge Fund is aiming to support women who are victims of domestic abuse."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 March 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the recommendations in the 2023 series on breastfeeding by The Lancet, which include calls for governments to provide more accurate and timely information about breastfeeding and infant behaviours, an end to any exploitative marketing used by the baby formula milk industry, and more recognition…
Taken in the Chamber on 22 February 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact that rising inflation could have on its ability to deliver on the priority outcomes set out in the Covid Recovery Strategy."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 January 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current devolution settlement has led to a position in which Scotland is considered an equal partner."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how measures set out in the NHS Recovery Plan will support innovation and capacity in diagnostics for thrombosis."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 November 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will work with the gaming industry to help promote and grow the sector, in light of the recently held first ever Scottish Games Week."
Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposals for the Rural Visa Pilot."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is being provided to assist those veterans, predominately women, who have been victims of military sexual trauma whilst on duty."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 September 2022