Scottish National Party
MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley (Constituency) 2021 - present day
Website: elenawhitham.scot
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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46-48 Glaisnock Street
Cumnock
East Ayrshire
KA18 1BY
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20 February 2024 - 19 June 2025
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26 June 2024 - 20 November 2024
Substitute Member
29 March 2023 - 06 February 2024
Scottish Government
03 November 2022 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
27 January 2022 - 03 November 2022
Convener
27 January 2022 - 03 November 2022
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25 January 2022 - 27 January 2022
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22 June 2021 - 24 January 2022
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01 December 2021 - 24 January 2022
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17 June 2021 - 22 June 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.
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Elena Whitham (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP): "Will the minister clarify how regional inequalities are being addressed in rural and post-industrial communities, including former coalfields, to ensure equitable and timely access to support for neurodivergent young people…
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
Elena Whitham: "Good morning. I am interested in SCoSS’s first report on the implementation of the social security charter…
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
Elena Whitham (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP): "Thanks, convener. It is good to be back on the committee. I declare a non-financial interest in the fact that I worked for North Ayrshire Women’s Aid for over a decade."
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
2. Elena Whitham (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the latest births and deaths figures published by National Records of Scotland. (S6O-04835)"
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
Elena Whitham (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP): "Today is a historic moment on the path to reconciliation…
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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 voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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
Agreed
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
Agreed
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
Agreed
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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: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:16 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 27 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the consultation on fisheries management measures for inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and priority marine features outside MPAs."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:19 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that four horses died after running in the Scottish Grand National, and what measures are taken to ensure the welfare of horses."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:14 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:24 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to assess the impact on patients of any geographical variation between NHS boards in accessing Scottish Medicines Consortium-approved therapies for those with advanced or complex Parkinson’s disease."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:7 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what further action it can take in the current parliamentary session to tackle abuse against women and girls."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:23 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of Scottish Medicines Consortium-approved therapies for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:23 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there are any financial or service constraints that impact on patients with advanced or complex Parkinson’s disease accessing Scottish Medicines Consortium-approved treatments."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:23 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to reduce any barriers for patients with advanced or complex Parkinson’s disease to access Scottish Medicines Consortium-approved treatments."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:30 April 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle any racism in Scotland’s housing and homelessness systems."
Asked by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:23 April 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the measures that it is taking to support households to reduce emissions and energy costs."
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