Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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Edinburgh
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
05 December 2024 - 12 December 2024
Member
05 September 2023 - 11 September 2024
Deputy Convener
05 September 2023 - 17 June 2024
Member
26 April 2023 - 05 September 2023
Deputy Convener
29 June 2023 - 05 September 2023
Member
18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
Member
18 April 2023 - 26 April 2023
Member
19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
21 December 2020 - 19 May 2021
Scottish Government
17 February 2020 - 21 December 2020
Scottish Government
28 June 2018 - 17 February 2020
Scottish Government
14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
Scottish Government
14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
Scottish Government
08 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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06 October 2016 - 28 June 2018
Member
08 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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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: 19 December 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I commend Pam Gosal for bringing this important issue to the chamber. It is an issue across the UK, and the research from the RAC that is cited in Pam Gosal’s motion is about roads across the UK…
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I am pleased to take part in today’s debate. As Parliament was made aware yesterday, George Adam, who is an SNP member of the committee, is unfortunately unwell this week, and we wish him a speedy recovery…
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I pay tribute to Lorna Slater for bringing this motion and subject area to the Parliament for debate. I have a long attachment to Holyrood park…
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I thank David Torrance for bringing the motion to the chamber for debate, not only allowing us to pay tribute to the Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club and welcome those who are here today to represent it, but giving those of us across the country who are interested in these issues the chance to recognise that club in Fife and to consider how it…
SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee meeting date: 12 December 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I am not a member of the Law Society of Scotland, but I am on its roll of Scottish solicitors. That may be of relevance at points during our deliberations."
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Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Result 96 for, 0 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Ben Macpherson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the announcement in its draft Budget 2025-26 of an additional £4…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 December 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will review the number of events and meetings that take place after Decision Time in the Scottish Parliament building."
Answered by Christine Grahame (on behalf of the SPCB) on 3 December 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its planned review of Creative Scotland, and wider funding streams for the arts and culture sector."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 8 November 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues, City of Edinburgh Council and other relevant stakeholders regarding how its financial planning can support the delivery of affordable housing in Edinburgh."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to implementing the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 earlier than April 2025."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 8 October 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the implementation of its heat in buildings strategy, what discussions it has had with the UK Government on consumer protection, in light of reported concerns that customers currently using heat networks are not protected by Ofgem's price cap."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 and Cladding Remediation Programme, including the Scottish Safer Buildings Accord and Single Building Assessment pilot programme."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 September 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its announced review of the Community Right to Buy, what steps it has taken to (a) advertise its review of the community right to buy land and (b) invite evidence; what deadline it has set for the submission of evidence; whether it plans to publish all evidence submitted, and what formal terms of reference…
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 2 September 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for early release prisoners to ensure that they are able to find and maintain stable accommodation upon release."
Answered by Angela Constance on 28 August 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to ensure that early release prisoners are not at risk of homelessness upon release."
Answered by Angela Constance on 28 August 2024
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