Scottish National Party
MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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14 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 October 2016 - 04 May 2021
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07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
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08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
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08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
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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: 9 December 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "We have seen the proportion of primary pupils achieving the expected curriculum for excellence levels in literacy increase to the highest level to date. How do you reflect on what that achievement tells us about Scotland’s education system?"
Chamber meeting date: 3 December 2025
6. Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it supports cultural initiatives in East Dunbartonshire, such as Acorn Shed Music, to expand opportunities for participation in the arts across all age groups. (S6O-05232)"
Chamber meeting date: 3 December 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "I thank the Labour Party for securing this important and topical debate. At any level, sexual exploitation of children is one of the most abhorrent crimes that can be committed…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 3 December 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "Good morning. My question was kind of answered in Dr Scott’s introductory comments, so I will ask it in a much shorter form…
Chamber meeting date: 2 December 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "All eyes will be on Glasgow as the games get under way and huge numbers of visitors and athletes are drawn to the city…
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Submitted by: Richard Leonard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, December 5, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Greene
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Result 90 for, 0 against, 25 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, December 5, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Result 103 for, 2 against, 9 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, December 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Result 82 for, 7 against, 28 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Result 50 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, December 1, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Result 95 for, 27 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it plans to publish its response to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s Module 2 report, which was published on 20 November 2025."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 9 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Terms of Reference will be finalised for the public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the investigation of the murder of Emma Caldwell."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to mitigate the two-child benefit cap now that the UK Government has announced that it is removing this limit."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports cultural initiatives in East Dunbartonshire, such as Acorn Shed Music, to expand opportunities for participation in the arts across all age groups."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its climate policies, what it hopes to achieve through its representation at COP30 in Brazil."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding and timelines will support the new Disability Equality Plan to ensure that its aims deliver real change for disabled people."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 28 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to add the characteristic of sex to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 August 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has allocated to East Dunbartonshire Council to help meet any additional costs of providing social care services for an ageing population."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 6 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 7 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Plan of Action on Cladding, which was published in March 2025."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 31 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it provides any support to community transport operators to allow them to invest in zero emission vehicles and charging infrastructure."