MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency)
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MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency)
14 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency)
03 May 2007 to 13 May 2026
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region)
06 May 1999 to 31 Mar 2003
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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
The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson): "The next item of business is consideration of business motion S7M-00301, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, setting out a business programme…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson): "There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business.I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Jamie Hepburn is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Ross Greer will fall.The first question is, that amendment S7M-00294…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson): "Please speak through the chair."
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson): "Today’s business begins with the results of the elections for committee conveners. I will announce the results for each committee in turn.Stuart McMillan has been elected as convener of the Climate Action Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson): "Before Paul Sweeney comes back in, I say to him that I am looking for questions rather than speeches. Other members are keen to come in, so it is important that we keep questions as brief as possible."
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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 for
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 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: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many crimes involving a knife have been recorded in North Ayrshire in each year since 1999."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Ardrossan to Brodick and Brodick to Ardrossan ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Lochranza to Tarbert and Tarbert to Lochranza ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Lochranza to Claonaig and Claonaig to Lochranza ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many crimes involving a knife there were in North Ayrshire in 2007-08 and 2024-25."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited will take to improve the resilience of Ardrossan Harbour, once it has been acquired."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what criteria are applied in deciding on the location of the new walk-in GP clinics."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 13 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the escalation status of NHS Ayrshire and Arran for finance."
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