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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
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Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026
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21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
29 August 2025 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
17 December 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
05 July 2021 to 22 May 2025
Member
29 November 2023 to 21 May 2025
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 21 May 2025
Member
29 November 2023 to 22 May 2024
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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: 10 June 2026
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on banning the use of Prestwick airport by the US military. (S7O-00047)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "We all know the evidence about the benefits of physical activity in helping to prevent and manage conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "The Scottish Greens were the only party at the election to say that we need to use our full taxation powers to raise more money, particularly from the wealth of the super-rich…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "The response to the debate from some members has been predictable. There was not only the earliest mention of Paisley ever from George Adam, but we heard the usual old clichés about independence…
Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026
Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Green): "I congratulate you on your appointment, Presiding Officer.First, I acknowledge that, unless something dramatic happens, I should get 15 votes, so I doubt that I will become First Minister this afternoon…
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Motion reference: S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion reference: S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
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: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 23 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will implement management measures for inshore Marine Protected Areas and Priority Marine Features."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on banning the use of Prestwick airport by the US military."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 16 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether MSP staff and SPS staff will benefit from the new national bank holiday introduced to mark Scotland’s participation in the men's football World Cup."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a licensing system for local authorities to address the growing number of vaping shops."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 19 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 2 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that bank nursing staff working with children and young people in psychiatric units have appropriate training."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that newly built housing is adaptable for future needs."
Asked by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 23 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
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