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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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James Dornan

Scottish National Party

MSP for Glasgow Cathcart (Constituency) 2011 - present day

About James Dornan

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @glasgowcathcart

Facebook: James's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5681
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Clincarthill Parish Church
1220 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida,
Glasgow
G42 9EU

Phone: 0141 632 5238
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

James is a member of 1 committee

Cross-party groups

James is a member of 8 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Stroke

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

James does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

James does not have any party roles

Previous roles

James has had 30 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

21 September 2022 - 18 September 2024

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

31 October 2023 - 29 February 2024

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

09 November 2022 - 30 October 2023

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022

COVID19 Recovery Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 - 31 March 2022

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021

Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

conveners group

Member

06 September 2018 - 12 September 2018

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

Education and Skills Committee

Convener

15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

conveners group

Member

08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016

Education and Skills Committee

Member

31 October 2012 - 23 March 2016

Deputy Whip

Scottish National Party

20 January 2016 - 23 March 2016

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Education and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

05 November 2015 - 27 January 2016

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee

Substitute Member

25 June 2015 - 26 January 2016

Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee

Convener

22 September 2015 - 17 December 2015

Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament Amendment Bill Committee

Member

27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee

Member

08 January 2015 - 05 November 2015

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2015 - 24 June 2015

Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee

Member

18 September 2012 - 27 November 2014

Public Audit Committee

Member

19 June 2013 - 26 June 2014

City of Edinburgh Council Portobello Park Bill Committee

Deputy Convener

10 January 2013 - 27 June 2013

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

29 May 2013 - 19 June 2013

City of Edinburgh Council Portobello Park Bill Committee

Member

23 January 2013 - 23 May 2013

National Trust for Scotland Governance etc Bill Committee

Member

07 March 2012 - 18 September 2012

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

14 June 2011 - 18 September 2012

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Deputy Convener

23 June 2011 - 07 March 2012

Finance Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Member

Register of interests

James's register of interests

MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.

Recent Activity

What was said

What James Dornan has said in Parliament

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.

Public Audit Committee meeting date: 12 December 2024

“NHS in Scotland 2024: Finance and performance”

James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "Good morning, Auditor General and colleagues…

Public Audit Committee meeting date: 28 November 2024

“Scotland’s colleges 2024”

James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "You have already discussed job evaluation in some detail, but I have a question on the impact of staff reductions on course delivery. However, before I get to that, will you tell us what thought was given to how redundancies come about…

Chamber meeting date: 21 November 2024

Social Security Scotland (2023-24 Performance)

7. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the annual performance of Social Security Scotland in 2023-24. (S6O-04003)"

Public Audit Committee meeting date: 21 November 2024

Section 22 Report: “Alcohol and Drug Services”

James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "Auditor General, I think that the report is good and highlights exactly the job that the Government has to do to try to make people aware of what is required and get the service working to its maximum…

Chamber meeting date: 13 November 2024

Humanitarian Assistance (Gaza)

7. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza. (S6O-03947)"

Votes

How James Dornan has voted in Parliament

Find out how James Dornan has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-15876

Education (Scotland) Bill

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

Motion ref. S6M-15875

Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill

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

Motion ref. S6M-15792.3

Delivering a Common Sense Budget for Scotland

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

Motion ref. S6M-15792

Delivering a Common Sense Budget for Scotland

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

Motion ref. S6M-15809

Approval of SSI

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

Motions

Questions

Questions James Dornan has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6O-04142

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2025-26 will support the growth of the Scottish economy."

Taken in the Chamber on 19 December 2024

Question ref. S6O-04024

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-04003

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 November 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the annual performance of Social Security Scotland in 2023-24."

Taken in the Chamber on 21 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03947

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 November 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza."

Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03900

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the national roll-out of the Carer Support Payment."

Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03868

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how many journeys in Glasgow have been taken by under-22s using a free bus pass in the last year."

Taken in the Chamber on 31 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03785

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with the UK Government, since the general election, regarding the potential impact on Scotland's food and drink sector of the reported proposal for "not for EU" labelling on food and drink products in the UK."

Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03774

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how its investment in Fairer Futures Partnerships will help to tackle child poverty."

Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03606

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the second round of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund is anticipated to have in advancing the First Minister’s mission to eradicate child poverty in Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 20 June 2024

Question ref. S6O-03552

Asked by: Dornan, James, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact that Brexit is having on Scotland’s economy."

Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024

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