Scottish Labour
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2019 - present day
Former MSP for Lothian (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
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17 June 2021 - 25 April 2023
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22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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25 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
11 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
05 February 2020 - 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 11 September 2019
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06 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
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08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
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16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
03 September 2013 - 08 January 2015
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19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
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19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
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20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
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20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
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17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
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17 September 2007 - 22 March 2011
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13 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
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18 May 2007 - 17 September 2007
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11 January 2007 - 17 May 2007
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10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
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10 June 2003 - 15 January 2007
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04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003
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31 October 2002 - 31 March 2003
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26 September 2002 - 31 March 2003
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06 March 2003 - 31 March 2003
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29 November 2001 - 05 March 2003
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07 March 2002 - 27 June 2002
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21 March 2001 - 28 November 2001
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02 November 2000 - 21 March 2001
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19 May 1999 - 01 November 2000
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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: 28 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "The Parliament’s cross-party group on international development had positive feedback about the transformative impact that the Scottish Government’s international development fund delivers on issues such as employment and education for women and climate-resilient food production. However, our report recommended that the Government should provide…
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 9 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "That is very much appreciated. It has been good to listen to committee colleagues’ questions…
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "This debate is crucial. We all know that we are here because the Scottish Government did not meet its annual climate targets in nine out of 13 years, even though the targets were capable of being met…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Given the huge potential of heat pumps, will the Scottish Government consider reintroducing financial support for householders to install solar panels as a first step to installing heat pumps…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Will the minister take an intervention?"
Find out how Sarah Boyack has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 21 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 43 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 85 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 24 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 26 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Sarah Boyack has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, which suggested that uncertainty and delays in compensation are exacerbating victims’ mental distress, what its position is on the removal of independent counselling grants for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their…
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the equality implications of removing independent counselling grants from beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families, particularly in relation to women carers affected by bereavement and trauma."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason independent counselling grants have been withdrawn for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme, in light of similar grants continuing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will monitor and evaluate the wellbeing outcomes of beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families following the withdrawal of independent counselling grants."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the (a) UK Government and (b) Infected Blood Compensation Authority regarding the continuation of counselling support for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will reinstate independent counselling grants for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families until the full transfer of functions to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority is completed."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any mental health impact of removing the independent counselling grant from beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what risk assessments were conducted before deciding to withdraw independent counselling grants under the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring parity of support for beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and their families, compared with those in other UK nations."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:9 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of section 2 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, which enables the transfer of functions to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, for what reason the transfer of counselling support functions has not been negotiated or implemented prior to the removal of Scottish independent counselling grants."