Scottish National Party
MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2003
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
14 June 2023 - 20 June 2023
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22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
Convener
22 June 2021 - 15 May 2023
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17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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01 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 - 01 September 2020
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29 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
07 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Member
25 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Convener
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Member
02 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 05 November 2009
Substitute Member
26 June 2008 - 02 September 2008
Member
20 June 2007 - 26 June 2008
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 20 June 2007
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27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
19 September 2001 - 31 March 2003
Deputy Convener
09 May 2002 - 05 September 2002
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06 September 2001 - 19 September 2001
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17 June 1999 - 06 September 2001
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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: 3 April 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "In November 2022, when flat cash funding was proposed for the Scottish Prison Service, Katy Clark said: “The most basic functions of our criminal justice system and prison service are under threat because of these cuts ..…
Chamber meeting date: 2 April 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "In March 2015, Rachel Reeves MP, who is now Chancellor of the Exchequer, said: “We are not the party of people on benefits. We don’t want to be seen, and we’re not, the party to represent those who are out of work…
Chamber meeting date: 2 April 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "I congratulate Jamie Halcro Johnston on securing the debate and sponsoring this evening’s islands showcase event. I am privileged to represent three inhabited islands…
Chamber meeting date: 1 April 2025
Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "A primary school teacher in a neighbouring local authority told me that, after being sworn at and shouted at by a 10-year-old boy in front of the class, she had to respond—following guidance—by first apologising to him for saying something that might have caused offence. Does the cabinet secretary agree that overreliance on restorative approaches…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 1 April 2025
The Convener (Kenneth Gibson): "Good morning, everyone. The first item on our agenda is an evidence session with the Scottish Fiscal Commission on the Scottish budget process in practice. It is the first evidence session as part of our inquiry into the process…
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Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Jamie Greene, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Result 31 for, 60 against, 26 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Kenneth Gibson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that any teachers impacted by stress can access appropriate support."
Answer expected on 29 April 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 March 2025
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 March 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on Scotland of its network of international offices."
Answer expected on 4 April 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the impact will be on discretionary funding in the current financial year of the International Financial Reporting Standard 16 changes outlined in its Spring Budget Revision."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much the annual cost would be to provide free ferry tickets for island-based residents of (a) Argyll and Bute, (b) North Ayrshire and (c) the Highlands and Islands who are aged under 22."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 4 March 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how the proportion of ScotRail trains that were cancelled in 2023-24 compares with other rail operators across the UK."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason there has reportedly been limited progress in taking forward the Ayrshire Growth Deal."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 25 February 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the cross-government co-ordination on islands, including connectivity, what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding support in the draft Budget 2025-26 to improve ferry services to Arran."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2025
Asked by: Gibson, Kenneth, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government in what year it was decided that the community benefit for wind farms should be £5,000 per megawatt."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 5 February 2025
See all of Kenneth Gibson's questions submitted in Parliament