Scottish National Party
MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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14 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 October 2016 - 04 May 2021
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07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
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08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
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08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
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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: 16 January 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "The Scottish Government has openly supported continued innovation in life sciences and public health research for the development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics, to provide the capability to respond to novel threats when required…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "Can the cabinet secretary expand on how the investment in community justice services that is contained in the proposed Scottish budget will continue the Scottish Government’s shift to the use of more community-based sentences and help to reduce reoffending?"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "I welcome the minister’s statement and the reassurance about the current capacity in the system…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 8 January 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "Chief Superintendent Matt Paden, for context, how many safe spaces are operating throughout Scotland at the moment?"
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2024
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "The Scottish Government’s commitment to continually maintain and improve performance and openness and transparency is very welcome. Can the Deputy First Minister advise what steps are being taken to monitor performance so that momentum is kept up?"
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Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 46 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 88 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 116 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Michael Marra, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 24 for, 64 against, 28 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 69 for, 23 against, 26 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of the current cost of living crisis on the prevalence of food insecurity and reliance on food banks."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to publish a new Scottish Ministerial Code before the end of 2024."
Answered by John Swinney on 17 December 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that students with additional support needs receive adequate resources and tailored educational support."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 November 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on local government finance of increased employee costs for staff funded through the Housing Revenue Account."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 20 November 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill."
Answered by Angela Constance on 31 October 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its position on the Commonwealth Games potentially being hosted in Glasgow in 2026."
Answered by Neil Gray on 17 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General will publish information on education, labour market and travel to work from the 2022 Census."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 11 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost of employing special advisers was in 2023-24."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 6 September 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Short-Term Let Licensing Implementation Update will be published."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 30 August 2024
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any steps that it is taking to ensure that any increases in the Scottish Police Authority resource budget continue to support further police recruitment, in light of any challenging financial circumstances as a result of the UK Government’s proposed financial settlement."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 September 2024