Scottish National Party
MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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Scottish National Party
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08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
14 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 October 2016 - 04 May 2021
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07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
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08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
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08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
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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: 26 June 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "It is important that children and young people receive all the support that they need at an early stage to thrive in an educational setting, particularly when those children and young people have neurodivergent and mental health issues…
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "I have a tiny question. I apologise if I missed this in the detail, but when was the list last updated?"
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
Rona Mackay: "My initial reaction is that I am delighted that the change is happening. Deafblind Scotland is based in my constituency, and it is a fantastic organisation…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "Ensuring that Scotland operates a trauma-informed justice system must be a priority to improve the experience of victims…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP): "The UK Government’s decision to cut disability benefits is completely wrong-headed. It is simply unacceptable to try to balance the books on the backs of some of the most vulnerable people in our society…
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Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 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: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:1 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 2 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the delivery of its legislative programme."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:23 April 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much East Dunbartonshire Council has spent on PFI contracts in the last year."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:16 April 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what eligibility criteria and implementation guidance it has issued to local authorities regarding the use of the Care Experienced Children and Young People Fund in education settings."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:2 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 3 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on MSP pay for its ministers for 2025-26, and whether the ministerial element of pay will remain frozen."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:12 March 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated cost would be of permanently extending free rail travel to companions of Blind Persons National Entitlement Card holders, in light of the campaigning by Sight Scotland and Deafblind Scotland."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:19 February 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to expand dyslexia support in schools, to remove any barriers for children who need the right support to thrive."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:4 February 2025
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 5 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the investment approach published on 19 September 2024, when it will increase Whole Family Wellbeing Funding to children's services planning partnerships for transforming holistic family support."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:3 February 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 February 2025
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s work to keep The Promise, in light of the fifth anniversary of it being made."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:15 January 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact of the current cost of living crisis on the prevalence of food insecurity and reliance on food banks."
Asked by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:16 December 2024
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 17 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to publish a new Scottish Ministerial Code before the end of 2024."