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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Maggie Chapman

Scottish Green Party

MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day

About Maggie Chapman

Contact details

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6332
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

10 Panmure Street
Dundee
DD1 2BW

Phone: 01382 279991
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Maggie is a member of 2 committees

Cross-party groups

Maggie is a member of 14 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Colleges and Universities

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cuba

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on WASPI

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Maggie has 1 parliamentary and government role

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Appointed Member

Party Roles

Maggie has 4 party roles

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Human Rights

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Social Justice

Scottish Green Party

Previous roles

Maggie has had 5 previous roles

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

21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on Equality

Scottish Green Party

29 November 2023 - 26 June 2024

Local Government Housing and Planning Committee

Substitute Member

29 November 2023 - 26 June 2024

Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee

Substitute Member

08 September 2021 - 18 June 2024

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

Register of interests

Maggie'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 Maggie Chapman 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.

Chamber meeting date: 3 April 2025

Aarhus Convention and Access to Environmental Justice

Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "There has been 14 years of non-compliance, of missed deadlines, of failures to act, of opportunities missed, of procedural deficits still unaddressed and of individuals and communities waiting for promised legal aid reforms…

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 2 April 2025

Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2

Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "Can you give a little bit of an explanation about your rationale for limiting the amendment only to rape? Do you not think that there would be value in including other sexual offences?"

Chamber meeting date: 1 April 2025

Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "On behalf of the Scottish Greens, I welcome the bill and thank all those who have worked to bring it this far, including the many who responded so thoughtfully and carefully to the consultation. The bill has two important aims…

Chamber meeting date: 1 April 2025

Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill

Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "Michael has spent more than 15 years in hospital. He is autistic with a severe learning disability. He finds routine comforting, and unexpected changes cause distress, leading to self-harm or lashing out…

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee [Draft] meeting date: 1 April 2025

Scottish Human Rights Commission

Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green): "Good morning to the witnesses and thank you for joining us…

Votes

How Maggie Chapman has voted in Parliament

Find out how Maggie Chapman has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-17059.1

Business Programme

Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Result 31 for, 60 against, 26 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP abstained

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-17059

Business Programme

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

Motion ref. S6M-16789

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

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 voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-16960

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution

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

Motion ref. S6M-16942

Approval of SSI

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

Motions

Questions

Questions Maggie Chapman has asked

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

Question ref. S6W-36492

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 3 April 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recommendations in the Shelter Scotland report, In Their Own Words: Children’s Experiences in Temporary Accommodation, what steps it is taking to encourage (a) social and (b) private landlords to explore all options before a household with children faces eviction proceedings."

Answer expected on 1 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-36491

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 3 April 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recommendations in the Shelter Scotland report, In Their Own Words: Children’s Experiences in Temporary Accommodation, what steps it is taking to prevent the eviction of households with children due to rent arrears."

Answer expected on 1 May 2025

Question ref. S6O-04457

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported claims that policing of pro-Palestinian rallies and demonstrations has been disproportionate and heavy-handed."

Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2025

Question ref. S6O-04415

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding what support can be provided to migrant workers in the agricultural sector in Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2025

Question ref. S6W-34352

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what data it has on how many people with no recourse to public funds have received Best Start Foods payments."

Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 28 February 2025

Question ref. S6O-04346

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its work on international development and support for humanitarian aid is being used to ensure the safety and security of those who are fleeing war and persecution."

Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025

Question ref. S6O-04264

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its draft Budget 2025-26 will help enable individuals and communities to access justice."

Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025

Question ref. S6O-04243

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2025-26 will contribute towards promoting anti-racism campaigns and initiatives."

Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2025

Question ref. S6O-04198

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2025-26 will support local authorities to better serve rural communities, such as those in Aberdeenshire and Angus council areas in the North East Scotland region."

Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2025

Question ref. S6F-03691

Asked by: Chapman, Maggie, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 6 January 2025

"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the effectiveness of the National Planning Framework 4 principles in creating sustainable places across Scotland that enhance human and environmental wellbeing."

Taken in the Chamber on 9 January 2025

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