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
Phone: 0131 348 5085
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Natalie is a member of 3 committees
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Substitute Member
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Natalie is a member of 2 cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Natalie does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Natalie does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Natalie had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 am a local authority Councillor for Renfrewshire Council (of Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1UJ). I spend 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 is between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. I will be donating my salary, after tax, to charity.
Gifts
No registrable interests
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: 12 May 2022
Early Learning and Childcare
Natalie Don (Renfrewshire North and West) (SNP): "With energy bills and inflation skyrocketing, unchecked by the United Kingdom Tory Government, thousands of parents are having to resort to skipping meals to ensure that their children can get fed…
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 12 May 2022
Low Income and Debt Inquiry
Natalie Don (Renfrewshire North and West) (SNP): "I thank the panel for appearing before the committee this morning and their responses so far. Could any improvements be made to creditors’ processes and procedures that would help people who are on low incomes and have debt problems…
Chamber meeting date: 4 May 2022
Adult Disability Day Centres (Operating Levels)
7. Natalie Don (Renfrewshire North and West) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether adult disability day centres are able to operate at pre-pandemic levels. (S6O-01028)"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 3 May 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
Natalie Don (Renfrewshire North and West) (SNP): "We have spoken this morning about the role of local authorities in the delivery of not only a net zero transport system but consistency across the board. What role can regional transport partnerships play in the delivery of net zero…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 26 April 2022
Energy Price Rises
Natalie Don (Renfrewshire North and West) (SNP): "Good morning. A lot of my questions have already been answered, so I will try to keep this short…
Votes
How Natalie Don has voted in Parliament
Find out how Natalie Don has voted recently.
Supporting Scotland’s Islands on their Journey to Become Carbon Neutral
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, May 16, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Result 52 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, May 9, 2022
Supported by: George Adam, Humza Yousaf
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 12, 2022
Result 65 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Ferry Problems
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, May 9, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Meghan Gallacher, Jamie Halcro Johnston
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Result 64 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Tackling Violent Crime
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, May 9, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Meghan Gallacher, Sue Webber
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Result 69 for, 29 against, 20 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Ferry Problems
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Supported by: Rhoda Grant, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Result 53 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Natalie Don in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Natalie Don 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: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for the commencement and implementation of section 3 (Bus Services) of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 11 March 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the COVID-19 Support Grant, COVID-19 Support Grant - Restart, and Bus Service Operators' Grant will be continued in the 2022-23 financial year."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 3 February 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of Scotland’s Climate Assembly."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 23 June 2021
See all of Natalie Don's written questions submitted in Parliament