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Ross Greer

Scottish Green Party

MSP for West Scotland (Region)


Ross Greer is the leader of the Scottish Green Party

About Ross Greer

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6347
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Green Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to present

Committees

Ross Greer is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Ross Greer is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Ross Greer does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Ross Greer has 2 party roles

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

Previous roles

Ross Greer has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Green Party

01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

29 August 2025 to 08 April 2026

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

05 October 2023 to 08 April 2026

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026

Member

08 September 2021 to 17 December 2025

Member

21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Green Party

21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on External Affairs

Scottish Green Party

29 November 2023 to 26 June 2024

Substitute Member

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Green Party

06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021

Member

08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Member

29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Substitute Member

29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Substitute Member

21 April 2020 to 16 September 2020

Member

29 September 2016 to 06 September 2018

Member

08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

Member

Register of interests

Ross Greer's register of interests

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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Ross Greer has said in Parliament

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.

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "I ask this quite sincerely: does Mr Sarwar genuinely believe what he just said—that this is the greatest political scandal in the history of devolution—when one of his formerly close colleagues, Colin Smyth, is yet to be prosecuted for what he allegedly did in this place? Does he genuinely believe that this is a greater scandal than that?"

Independence Referendum

Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "I see that Mr Sarwar’s constructive and collaborative tone lasted about a week in this place. Clearly, no lessons have been learned from the election…

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "The ultimate loyalty of the Scottish Greens is not to king or crown but to the people of Scotland, who are sovereign…

Free Bus Travel

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

3. Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "Free bus travel for young people is the Scottish Greens’ proudest achievement of the past five years. It is a simple idea, but one that has transformed the lives of young people across the country and saved families a fortune…

Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill

Chamber meeting date: 19 March 2026

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green): "I pay tribute to Scotland’s care-experienced community. We would not be here without the incredibly powerful political movement that they built, which was ultimately impossible for politicians, Parliaments and Governments at all levels to ignore…

Votes

How Ross Greer has voted in Parliament

Find out how Ross Greer has voted recently.

Scottish Rate Resolution

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

Business Programme

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

Approval of SSI

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

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

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

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

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

Motions

Motions made by Ross Greer in Parliament

Find out what motions Ross Greer has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Ross Greer has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-01802

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 17 July 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 14 August 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to establish an equivalent to the UK Government's Local News Fund for England and Wales."

Question reference: S7W-02379

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 10 August 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 7 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43897 by Angus Robertson on 4 March 2026, whether it will set out in detail what progress it has made over the past five months in actively exploring options to ensure that listed places of worship in Scotland are not disproportionately affected by the withdrawal of UK-wide VAT…

Question reference: S7W-02245

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 4 August 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 10 August 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-01870 by Jenny Gilruth on 28 July 2026, what assessment it has made of any impact that the removal of the Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) pay supplement could have on the recruitment and retention of civil servants within the DDAT profession, in light of the reported…

Question reference: S7W-01951

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 23 July 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 10 August 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out a feasibility study or any other work on the potential introduction of a demolition levy and, if so, what the outcome was."

Question reference: S7W-02347

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 7 August 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to question S6W-43333, answered by Shona Robison on 29 January 2026, when it will begin the review of council tax arrears for victims of domestic abuse, as required by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025."

Question reference: S7W-02346

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 7 August 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish an analysis of its public consultation on the future of council tax in Scotland."

Question reference: S7W-02358

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 7 August 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with ADHD."

Question reference: S7W-02353

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 7 August 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the response to question S6W-35719, what engagement has taken place in the last two years in the Bearsden and Milngavie area with "Local Authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships, Housing Developers and the wider Business community to understand current and future markets which may inform varying the…

Question reference: S7W-02357

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 7 August 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take in response to recommendations 29 to 32 of the Session 6 Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's report, ADHD and autism pathways and support, particularly in relation to making it easier for those with a private diagnosis to receive timely, ongoing ADHD treatment on the NHS."

Question reference: S7W-02246

Asked by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 4 August 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 1 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support and increase horticulture training and education provision in the west of Scotland and Greater Glasgow areas."