Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk West (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2007
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Deputy Convener
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
11 September 2024 - 17 September 2024
Member
29 March 2023 - 08 February 2024
Scottish Government
19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
26 June 2018 - 19 May 2021
Scottish Government
18 May 2016 - 26 June 2018
Scottish Government
25 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 25 November 2014
Scottish Government
23 December 2010 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Member
11 February 2010 - 02 December 2010
Member
03 March 2009 - 01 July 2010
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 03 March 2009
Member
01 November 2006 - 02 April 2007
Member
01 March 2006 - 02 April 2007
Member
23 September 2004 - 31 October 2006
Member
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Scottish National Party
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Scottish National Party
30 September 2004 - 21 February 2006
Substitute Member
16 June 2004 - 30 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 - 29 September 2004
Substitute Member
04 June 2003 - 21 September 2004
Member
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
09 October 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
13 January 2000 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
13 July 1999 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003
Substitute Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Member
13 January 2000 - 07 January 2001
Member
17 June 1999 - 13 January 2000
Member
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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: 12 December 2024
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "The minister will be aware that one of the key risks that we face in achieving our net zero targets relates to access to the right skills to support the roll-out of the renewable technologies that are required to decarbonise our energy system, whether that is offshore or onshore wind, marine and tidal energy generation or the new age of pumped…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 December 2024
The Deputy Convener: "Agenda item 2 is an evidence-taking session on environmental governance…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 December 2024
The Deputy Convener (Michael Matheson): "Good morning, and welcome to the 37th meeting in 2024 of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. The convener has sent his apologies, and I will convene the meeting in his absence. Agenda item 1 is a decision on taking business in private…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 10 December 2024
The Deputy Convener: "Our third item of business is an evidence session on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. Today, the committee will hear from a panel of crofting representatives…
Chamber meeting date: 5 December 2024
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "The minister recognises the importance of the alignment of skills advice with the skills gaps that are found in some sectors, and the need to encourage young people into some of those professional groupings…
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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 Michael Matheson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on developing a route map for delivering approximately 24,000 additional public electric vehicle charge points by 2030."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 16 December 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is committed to ensuring, as part of the Best Start programme for maternity and neonatal care, that the NHS boards leading the plans for the implementation of its new model of care are considering parent support, including ending any separation of parents and babies."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what minimum standard is used by NHS boards for the number of parent beds available to determine sufficient emergency overnight accommodation for neonatal care."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing guidance for neonatal units, including on the number of parent beds available and other provisions, to enable family integrated care."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to ensure that NHS boards are appropriately resourced to deliver plans for the implementation of its new model of care, as part of the Best Start programme for maternity and neonatal care."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the high-level principles of air departure tax (ADT) will be set out, and by what date a detailed policy development will take place following the publication of these principles."
Answered by Shona Robison on 3 December 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in developing a national integrated ticketing system for the public transport network, and when it will publish the smart ticketing delivery strategy."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 2 December 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in investigating the potential coexistence of re-wetting with continued agricultural activity, and whether any pilot partial re-wetting projects have been identified for investment of up to £1 million."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 27 November 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in developing a route map to having approximately 24,000 additional electric vehicle charge points by 2030."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 27 November 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in expanding the Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme to incentivise increased management and investment in the venison supply chain."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 27 November 2024
See all of Michael Matheson's questions submitted in Parliament