MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for East Lothian (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
26 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
19 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
30 March 2023 to 11 June 2025
Scottish Government
17 June 2021 to 11 April 2023
Member
31 March 2022 to 11 April 2023
Member
17 June 2021 to 25 November 2021
Member
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.
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: 25 June 2025
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "East Lothian is one of the fastest-growing areas in Scotland, along with the broader south-east Scotland region…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2025
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "The minister highlighted that Scotland has higher economic growth than the rest of the UK. Can he outline areas of expenditure in the outturn for 2024-25 that have helped to create that competitive economic advantage for the Scottish economy?"
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 24 June 2025
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "I have no relevant interests to declare."
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2025
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "This debate is taking place at a time of heightened tensions in many parts of the world. My thoughts are with those people who are suffering from the many wars and conflicts that are raging at the moment. Too many innocent people are being killed…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2025
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "For a number of years, social care recruitment has been a challenge in the east of East Lothian—in particular, for the rural villages near Dunbar, Haddington and North Berwick…
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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 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
Find out what motions Paul McLennan has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S6M-20466
Motion reference: S6M-20629
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 17 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it has provided to Médecins Sans Frontières in relation to its humanitarian work in Gaza."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 13 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the review of modern apprenticeship contribution rates."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its (a) engagement with the UK Government and (b) other work it is undertaking regarding a UK-wide social tariff in energy."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the results of the latest Scottish House Condition Survey, which indicates that there has been a decline in the rates of fuel poverty in Scotland, largely reflecting the fall in energy prices, and what action it is taking to use all of its existing powers to end fuel poverty."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the target date is for carrying out remediation of unsafe cladding in Scotland to ensure that all high-risk buildings are made safe."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will conclude its review of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, and when it will publish its findings."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the number of residential buildings affected by unsafe cladding, and what proportion of remediation costs it expects to be met through levy funding."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on which stakeholders it has engaged with during its review of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce regional variation in Land and Buildings Transaction Tax relief for first-time buyers to reflect differing housing market conditions across Scotland."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the recently announced legal aid reforms will ensure the accessibility of justice."
See all of Paul McLennan's questions submitted in Parliament