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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Jackie Baillie

Scottish Labour

MSP for Dumbarton (Constituency) 1999 - present day

About Jackie Baillie

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5905
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

11 Castle Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QS

Phone: 01389 734214
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Jackie is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Jackie is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Jackie does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Jackie has 6 party roles

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Labour

General Election campaign co-ordinator

Scottish Labour

Party Spokesperson on Drugs Policy

Scottish Labour

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Labour

Party Spokesperson on NHS Recovery

Scottish Labour

Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Jackie has had 60 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

22 September 2021 - 14 July 2023

Substitute Member

31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023

Party Spokesperson on Covid Recovery

Scottish Labour

27 February 2021 - 04 May 2021

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Labour

05 May 2020 - 04 May 2021

Member

06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021

Member

28 April 2020 - 01 March 2021

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Labour

28 April 2020 - 01 March 2021

Election Co-ordinator

Scottish Labour

14 January 2021 - 27 February 2021

Interim Leader

Scottish Labour

03 April 2020 - 14 January 2021

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Labour

06 September 2018 - 05 May 2020

Member

25 May 2016 - 04 October 2018

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Labour

25 May 2016 - 04 October 2018

Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Labour

08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

Member

20 April 2017 - 22 December 2017

Acting Convener

20 April 2017 - 22 December 2017

conveners group

Member

20 April 2017 - 22 December 2017

Scottish Commission for Public Audit

Member

30 March 2017 - 20 April 2017

Member

19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016

Party Spokesperson on Public Services

Scottish Labour

19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016

Party Spokesperson on Wealth Creation

Scottish Labour

08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Substitute Member

02 September 2015 - 23 March 2016

Member

08 January 2015 - 02 September 2015

Substitute Member

16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Labour

16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015

Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Labour

16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Labour

19 September 2012 - 08 January 2015

Substitute Member

03 September 2013 - 08 January 2015

Substitute Member

28 June 2013 - 16 December 2014

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Labour

20 May 2011 - 28 June 2013

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Labour

27 June 2012 - 19 September 2012

Member

18 April 2012 - 27 June 2012

Substitute Member

27 October 2009 - 22 March 2011

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Labour

30 April 2009 - 04 November 2009

Substitute Member

07 October 2008 - 04 November 2009

Deputy Convener

02 October 2008 - 29 April 2009

Member

30 March 2008 - 15 October 2008

Chief of Staff

Scottish Labour

02 October 2008 - 07 October 2008

Member

20 September 2007 - 01 October 2008

Substitute Member

01 May 2008 - 01 October 2008

Member

18 September 2007 - 14 April 2008

parliamentary bureau

Member

17 September 2007 - 30 March 2008

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Parliamentary Business

Scottish Labour

17 September 2007 - 30 March 2008

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Labour

19 June 2007 - 20 September 2007

Convener

19 June 2007 - 20 September 2007

conveners group

Member

13 June 2007 - 19 June 2007

Member

04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007

Member

10 September 2003 - 02 April 2007

Substitute Member

04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007

Member

05 September 2006 - 15 December 2006

Convener

28 June 2006 - 05 September 2006

Member

30 June 2004 - 08 May 2006

Convener

16 June 2004 - 30 June 2004

Member

29 November 2001 - 31 March 2003

Member

26 September 2002 - 31 March 2003

Substitute Member

16 January 2003 - 26 March 2003

Member

01 November 2000 - 28 November 2001

Minister for Social Justice

Scottish Government

19 May 1999 - 01 November 2000

Deputy Minister for Social Inclusion, Equality and the Voluntary Sector

Scottish Government

Register of interests

Jackie's register of interests

MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Jackie Baillie has said in Parliament

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: 3 December 2025

Social Care

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "My constituent, Charles McGarvey, was an English teacher, but in 2018, his life changed forever. Following an accident, he became quadriplegic. He cannot use his arms and legs and must rely on support from carers…

Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025

“Unique Among Cancers”

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "Cancer is Scotland’s biggest killer, whether it is a rare sarcoma or a more common cancer, yet waiting times for cancer treatment in the first quarter of this year were the worst on record…

Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025

Education (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "On a point of order, Deputy Presiding Officer. I am afraid that my app would not connect. I would have voted no."

Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2025

Education (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "On a point of order, Deputy Presiding Officer. Unfortunately, I could not connect to the digital voting platform. I would have voted yes."

Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2025

Defence Sector (Economic Contribution)

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "Will the cabinet secretary take an intervention?"

Votes

How Jackie Baillie has voted in Parliament

Find out how Jackie Baillie has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-16789

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

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 not voted

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16892

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

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

Motion ref. S6M-16960

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution

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

Motion ref. S6M-16942

Approval of SSI

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 abstained

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16923

Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation

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 not voted

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Jackie Baillie has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6W-37575

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the timing and criteria for the allocation of the £5 million for hospices, which was announced in February 2025."

Question reference: S6W-37579

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has provided to palliative care in each of the last 10 financial years."

Question reference: S6W-37577

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government when the Palliative Care Strategy will be implemented."

Question reference: S6W-37576

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 27 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether the £5 million of hospice funding is to take account of the Agenda for Change pay rises only, or whether it is expected to cover the 2025-26 pay deal."

Question reference: S6W-37580

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether any of the £4…

Question reference: S6W-37793

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 21 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the £4…

Question reference: S6W-37581

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 19 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the reported increase in the number of people having to access private healthcare as a result of lengthy waiting lists is consistent with its pledge of maintaining an NHS that is free at the point of need."

Question reference: S6W-37179

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 2 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 16 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of all the court actions (a) initiated and (b) defended by the Scottish Ministers since 2007, and, for each, what the (i) total cost, broken down by (A) internal staff costs and (B) external legal fees and (ii) outcome was."

Question reference: S6W-37654

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 15 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how many mental health patients who are experiencing delayed discharge are waiting for a place in supported accommodation."

Question reference: S6W-37653

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 15 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how many supported accommodation places are available for mental health patients being discharged from hospital, and how this compares with each of the last five years."

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