Scottish National Party
MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 October 2016 - 04 May 2021
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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.
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 3 April 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "Good morning, witnesses. All of your comments have been really valuable, and I agree with them all. I will go back to something that Professor Cairney raised and blow our own trumpet in the Parliament…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 2 April 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "I understand what you are saying, and I totally agree with that…
Chamber meeting date: 1 April 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "The Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill will be a huge step forward in bringing Scotland’s justice system up to date, which I believe is badly needed…
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "Can the cabinet secretary advise what technology there is on signs of life that has already been considered and assessed by the Scottish Prison Service?"
Chamber meeting date: 26 March 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "It is right that Scotland is committed to a rights-based approach to youth justice that is focused on prevention and early intervention. With that in mind, what is the Government doing to invest in preventative approaches and alternatives to remand?"
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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 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
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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: 2 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on MSP pay for its ministers for 2025-26, and whether the ministerial element of pay will remain frozen."
Answered by John Swinney on 3 April 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated cost would be of permanently extending free rail travel to companions of Blind Persons National Entitlement Card holders, in light of the campaigning by Sight Scotland and Deafblind Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand dyslexia support in schools, to remove any barriers for children who need the right support to thrive."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the investment approach published on 19 September 2024, when it will increase Whole Family Wellbeing Funding to children's services planning partnerships for transforming holistic family support."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 5 February 2025
Asked by: Mackay, Rona, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 February 2025
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s work to keep The Promise, in light of the fifth anniversary of it being made."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 February 2025
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