Scottish Labour
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2019 - present day
Former MSP for Lothian (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for Edinburgh Central (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
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22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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25 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
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11 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
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16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
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03 September 2013 - 08 January 2015
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19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
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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
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "I want to ask about vicarious liability and focus particularly on companies…
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Will the Scottish Government request that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reconsider its plans to close Marionville fire station, in the light of the recent fire at Cables Wynd house in Leith, the community petition, which now has more than 3,500 signatures, and reports that such plans would weaken fire services in Edinburgh and the Lothians,…
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "We know that urban and rural communities across Scotland are at risk from extreme weather and the impact of the climate emergency, with homes and businesses now at risk…
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "Do we not need to support local authorities to work together to deliver low-carbon heat networks? Local authorities are discussing the issue now…
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2025
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab): "I thank the minister for notice of his statement…
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Motion ref. S6M-16789
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 voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16892
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
Motion ref. S6M-16960
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
Motion ref. S6M-16942
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 abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16923
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: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what specialist deaf services are currently in place to prevent crisis and high costs for the deaf community in Scotland."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that local authorities uphold the spirit of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015, including by raising awareness and making Scotland a better place for BSL users to live, work, and visit."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is prioritising the implementation of specialist deaf services to prevent crisis and increased costs for those who are deaf throughout Scotland."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is upholding the spirit of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015, in light of the challenges that remain in place for BSL users regarding education, resources for services and access to interpreters."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much money it has authorised to be spent from the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal to build Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what role Transport Scotland will have in the delivery of Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the agreed date is for the completion of Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much money it has allocated in the draft 2026-27 Scottish Budget towards building Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its draft Budget 2026-27, whether it will provide a breakdown of the specific lines that set out how the £286 million of ScotWind funding earmarked to support resource spending in 2026-27 and 2027-28 will be allocated."
Asked by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce standards and regular public reporting on hospital discharges and the use of non-clinical spaces to deliver care."