MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
05 May 2016 to present
Scottish Green Party
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
01 May 2003 to 02 Apr 2007
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
24 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
21 May 2025 to 18 November 2025
Substitute Member
29 April 2025 to 02 September 2025
Member
29 November 2023 to 29 April 2025
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 to 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 to 26 June 2024
Member
14 June 2017 to 09 March 2022
Trustee
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
16 September 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 to 16 September 2020
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 to 13 September 2018
Member
29 June 2016 to 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
21 June 2005 to 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 May 2003 to 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 June 2006 to 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 to 07 June 2006
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 to 09 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 to 30 June 2004
Substitute Member
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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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 2 December 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Can that dovetailing be undertaken in the context of the bill, or is there a need to go back and look again at the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014—if not under the bill, then in future…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I thank Douglas Ross for lodging the motion for debate…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I thank Douglas Ross for lodging the motion for debate…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I, too, welcome the minister to his new post. In his statement, he said that it is important that children and their families are able to choose whether medication is right for them…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Please record my vote as yes."
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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
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
Find out what motions Mark Ruskell has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S6M-20525
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green 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 any potential public health impact of silica air pollution."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 10 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 18 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress that Transport Scotland has made towards changing the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on appropriate roads for which it is the transport authority."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 10 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding will be available to local authorities that are still undertaking the roll out of 20mph zones to move forward, in light of the targeted £4 million funding not continuing beyond the fiscal year 2024-25…
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what progress has been made towards reviewing allowances for paternity and parental partner leave for all staff."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of NHS Tayside having stopped accepting referrals for children without co-existing mental health disorders in March 2025, what further action it has taken to support children in accessing timely autism spectrum disorder assessments."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 6 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential environmental impact, what its position is on the decommissioning and storage of nuclear submarines at dockyards in Scotland, including Rosyth."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 20 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 5 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the active travel budget being underspent over the last two years of budget decisions, for what reason it was reduced in the Autumn revision of the Budget."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 20 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the £60 million Bus Infrastructure Fund is included under the Active and Sustainable Travel budget, rather than having its own line in the 2026-27 Budget."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last published a report on safe staffing levels in early learning and childcare provision."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the safe staffing guidance for early learning and childcare settings has been reviewed, including in relation to safe staffing levels when supporting children with additional support needs."