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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Jackie Dunbar

Scottish National Party

MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency)

About Jackie Dunbar

Contact details

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

Phone: 01224 011936
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Contact at local office

Phone: 01224 011936
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Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present

Committees

Jackie Dunbar is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Jackie Dunbar is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Jackie Dunbar does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Jackie Dunbar does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Jackie Dunbar has had the following roles in Parliament

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

10 September 2025 to 08 April 2026

Substitute Member

13 November 2024 to 08 April 2026

Deputy Convener

26 June 2024 to 10 September 2025

Substitute Member

20 November 2024 to 22 April 2025

Substitute Member

06 November 2024 to 13 November 2024

Member

18 September 2024 to 06 November 2024

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 to 06 November 2024

Member

08 September 2021 to 18 September 2024

Substitute Member

06 March 2024 to 17 June 2024

Member

16 November 2023 to 04 March 2024

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Jackie Dunbar'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

Official Report

What Jackie Dunbar 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.

Phone-free Classrooms

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Previous Scottish Government guidance on mobile phones in schools was developed by listening to the voices not just of headteachers and school staff but of our young people. It is crucial that we continue to engage with those affected…

Energy Price Cap

Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026

Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "This week, it was announced that the energy price cap was going to increase by 13 per cent, which will lead to an estimated bill rise of £221. What assessment has been made of the impact that that will have on poverty and child poverty in Scotland?"

Independence Referendum

Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026

Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Thank you, Presiding Officer; I welcome you to your new role. I am also delighted to be returned by the good folk of Aberdeen Donside to their Parliament to represent them.Today’s debate is about being ambitious for Scotland…

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I, Jacqueline Edith Elizabeth Dunbar, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law…

Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

4. Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented adult social care displaced worker scheme on social care services. (S6O-05704)"

Votes

How Jackie Dunbar has voted in Parliament

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Motion reference: S7M-00390

Submitted by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Result 4 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Scottish Rate Resolution

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

Business Programme

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

Approval of SSI

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 for

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

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

Motions

Motions made by Jackie Dunbar in Parliament

Find out what motions Jackie Dunbar has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Jackie Dunbar has asked

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

Question reference: S7W-00327

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 26 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 9 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what protections are available for those living as property guardians, and what tenants' rights are available to them."

Question reference: S6O-05704

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme on social care services."

Question reference: S6O-05641

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 4 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships."

Question reference: S6W-44007

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 27 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 2 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when the next round of the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray will open."

Question reference: S6O-05606

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 25 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund and how it is supporting families in Scotland with the cost of living."

Question reference: S6O-05493

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 4 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce NHS waiting times through its draft Budget 2026-27."

Question reference: S6O-05460

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 28 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it envisages its draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 will support families in the Aberdeen Donside constituency to address cost of living pressures, including childcare costs."

Question reference: S6W-43354

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 27 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 28 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to publish an updated Offshore Wind Policy Statement in 2025-26, as set out in its Green Industrial Strategy."

Question reference: S6O-05442

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 21 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working to support Scottish businesses, in light of the potential impact of additional US trade tariffs on the Scottish economy."

Question reference: S6T-02825

Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 5 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the recent snow and cold weather in Scotland."