Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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05 September 2023 - 11 September 2024
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05 September 2023 - 17 June 2024
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26 April 2023 - 05 September 2023
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29 June 2023 - 05 September 2023
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18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
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18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
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18 April 2023 - 26 April 2023
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19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
21 December 2020 - 19 May 2021
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17 February 2020 - 21 December 2020
Scottish Government
28 June 2018 - 17 February 2020
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14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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08 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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06 October 2016 - 28 June 2018
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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 November 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I, too, pay tribute to my colleague Gordon MacDonald for bringing this important issue to the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 13 November 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I know that the cabinet secretary is aware of the significant growth in Edinburgh’s population and of the serious issues that there have been this year, in my constituency and across the capital more widely, regarding a small minority of youths engaging in very concerning antisocial behaviour, including theft and violence. What is the Scottish…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 13 November 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "Good morning to you and your officials, cabinet secretary. You said that there was a 12 per cent increase in capital for Police Scotland in the past financial year…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 13 November 2024
Ben Macpherson: "Commissioner, you have provoked a question that I have wondered about for some time. It is in relation to what you said about travel. Often, when people enter or exit other countries, biometric data is taken…
Chamber meeting date: 12 November 2024
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "How will today’s announcements help in areas of rapidly growing populations, for example here in the capital? Will they help to progress the Granton waterfront development, for example, as a strategic site…
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Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 92 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 29 for, 90 against, 3 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 73 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Angela Constance, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 67 for, 50 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 21 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
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: 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
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General for Scotland will publish the next results from the 2022 Census."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 22 August 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the development and delivery of Scotland’s National Marine Plan 2."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 15 August 2024
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