MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
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Scottish Labour
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
02 May 2023 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
02 September 2025 to 10 December 2025
Member
25 April 2023 to 02 May 2023
Member
17 June 2021 to 25 April 2023
Member
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
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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
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "The Deputy First Minister said that she met the Institute for Fiscal Studies last week to understand what learnings the Government might take. Will she tell us what those learnings are?"
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Will the minister give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "I thank Alyn Smith for bringing the debate to the chamber; it is very welcome. As he outlined, the screen sector is very important for the whole of Scotland, and he rightly highlighted his own constituency’s particular assets in that respect…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Both my party and the First Minister’s party are committed to vital support for ambitious capital works at Dundee and Angus College…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab): "Will the minister give way?"
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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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
Agreed
Find out what motions Michael Marra has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S7M-00309.3
Motion reference: S6M-20654.1
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the minimum standards set for the operating life of hearing aid batteries within the current national hearing aid battery contract, and how compliance with those standards is monitored."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact that hearing aid batteries with a shorter-than-expected operating life may have on patient care."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Tayside regarding the quality and lifespan of hearing aid batteries currently being distributed, in light of reported concerns raised by patients and audiology staff."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the criteria used in the procurement of hearing aid batteries under the current contract, and how those criteria differ from those used in previous procurement exercises."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of reported concerns regarding the quality and lifespan of hearing aid batteries currently provided to NHS patients."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the contractual remedies available to NHS boards where hearing aid batteries supplied through the national procurement framework do not meet the required standards, and whether it holds information on any such remedies having been exercised since the commencement of the current…
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 20 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are in place to ensure that patients can access diagnosis or treatment where no NHS board is able to accept a referral to the required specialist service due to capacity or workforce pressures."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 20 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the funding of private specialist assessment or treatment in circumstances where an NHS board is unable to provide the required service and is unable to secure an onward NHS referral within a clinically appropriate timescale."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 20 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether current cross-board referral arrangements provide equitable access to specialist services across NHS Scotland, particularly in specialties where service provision is limited by workforce shortages."
Asked by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 17 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on the funding it has provided to support the provision of a landing slot for flights from Dundee Airport at (a) London Heathrow Airport and (b) London City Airport, including in which financial years such funding was provided."
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