Scottish National Party
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08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 October 2016 - 04 May 2021
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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: 6 January 2026
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary breached the code in not having an official with her during the telephone call that she held with Alexis Jay on 1 December. Can she explain her intention behind that call?"
Chamber meeting date: 6 January 2026
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary breached the code in not having an official with her during the telephone call that she held with Alexis Jay on 1 December. Can she explain her intention behind that call?"
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2025
6. Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities, such as East Dunbartonshire Council, to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and prevent homelessness. (S6O-05320)"
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "I am sure that Mr Whittle recognises that asking for sustainability in our NHS means voting for it…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "I am pleased to hear more detail about the national review and that phases will be concurrent. I do not underestimate the important work that the inspectorates will carry out…
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Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 81 for, 29 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 27 for, 58 against, 32 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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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: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 18 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will launch its consultation on the extension of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to private and third sector providers of care home and "care at home" services."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Australia, what steps are being taken to ensure community safety in Scotland."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 11 December 2025
"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: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local authorities, such as East Dunbartonshire Council, to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and prevent homelessness."
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."