Scottish National Party
MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
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17 June 2021 - 17 June 2024
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2022
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10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
21 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
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30 March 2017 - 03 December 2020
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03 September 2019 - 10 September 2019
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06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Substitute Member
29 September 2016 - 03 September 2019
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24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
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29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
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01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
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11 December 2008 - 22 March 2011
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26 February 2009 - 20 May 2010
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26 June 2008 - 26 February 2009
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13 June 2007 - 10 December 2008
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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: 20 March 2025
8. Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Scottish digital academy is having on improving digital skills in Scotland. (S6O-04473)"
Chamber meeting date: 19 March 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "What preventative work has the Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime been doing, particularly in relation to disrupting serious organised crime groups that target rural communities across the United Kingdom?"
Chamber meeting date: 19 March 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "The Shelter report provides us with a clear message on the impact on children and young people who are experiencing life in temporary accommodation. The focus of the report on safety, health and educational development is incredibly helpful…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 19 March 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "Will you reflect on what happens next? We have heard that the report will be finalised in April. We have also heard that, even at this point, quite a lot of SMEs have not heard of the new deal…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 18 March 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "Good morning to everybody on the panel…
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Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 107 for, 8 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 53 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 17, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 58 for, 52 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 52 for, 56 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Willie Coffey has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timetable for electrification of the Barrhead to Kilmarnock rail line and the associated upgrading of the rolling stock serving that line."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 March 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the Scottish Digital Academy is having on improving digital skills in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Housing to 2040 strategy will aim to benefit Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports virtual libraries."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it protects the environment and the interests of local communities regarding the construction of battery storage plants within rural settings."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 will aim to benefit the farming sector in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Scotland’s alignment with the EU, including in relation to the Digital Single Market."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2025
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any benefits of the Scottish Welfare Fund for constituents in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 December 2024
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it can make communities safer from the use and impact of fireworks."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 November 2024
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will appoint the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 1 October 2024
See all of Willie Coffey's questions submitted in Parliament