Scottish National Party
MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Kilmarnock
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Deputy Convener
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 17 June 2024
Member
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2022
Member
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
21 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
30 March 2017 - 03 December 2020
Member
03 September 2019 - 10 September 2019
Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Substitute Member
29 September 2016 - 03 September 2019
Member
24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Member
18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Member
01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
Member
11 December 2008 - 22 March 2011
Member
26 February 2009 - 20 May 2010
Member
26 June 2008 - 26 February 2009
Substitute Member
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.
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 18 February 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "My first question is for Joanne Walker. In your submission, you say that “a property with a value at the lower end of the band generates the same tax charge as a property with a value at the higher end of the band…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 5 February 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "Good morning. The Ayrshire growth deal’s annual report that was issued in November shows that there has been a drawdown of only 8 per cent so far on both Governments’ commitments. Of that 8 per cent, 70 per cent is for one project…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 4 February 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "Good morning, Jo Armstrong and colleagues. I have two or three questions. First, the proposed settlement for this year is £1 billion more than it was last year. That represents a 4…
Chamber meeting date: 30 January 2025
4. Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "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. (S6O-04269)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 January 2025
Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP): "It is very welcome that the Scottish budget will deliver much-needed rates relief for grass-roots music venues across Scotland. Could the cabinet secretary say any more about how the targeted relief will support the sector?"
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Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 16 for, 97 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 70 for, 42 against, 1 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 28 for, 69 against, 14 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 86 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
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 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
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the availability and prominence of Scottish food and drink produce in supermarkets operating in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact its national mission to tackle child poverty is having in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 September 2024
Asked by: Coffey, Willie, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with UK Government counterparts regarding future plans for the Shared Prosperity and Levelling Up Funds."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024
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