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MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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: 9 June 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "My entry in the register of interests will show that I run a crofting business that is in receipt of agricultural support…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "Today, once again, Uist is receiving a significantly reduced ferry service, given that the MV Hebrides is out of action and the MV Lord of the Isles is experiencing ongoing technical problems…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "Will the minister give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "It is the privilege of my life to be elected to represent the islands that I love. I pay tribute to my predecessor, Alasdair Allan, for his 19 years of dedicated service to Na h-Eileanan an Iar. Applause…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab): "I, Donald MacKinnon, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God…
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Motion reference: S7M-00390
Submitted by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, August 21, 2026
Result 4 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 0 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: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will review the Highlands and Islands Patient Travel scheme."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that housing policy supports population retention and growth in the Western Isles, in light of concerns reportedly raised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar regarding barriers to housing delivery."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that applicants to the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) do not face delays in receiving payments from the Basic Payment Scheme and that the Rural Payments and Inspections Division has the resources and capacity required to process applications timeously."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason more than 1,200 Basic Payment Scheme claimants are reportedly still requiring Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) verification, and whether it considers that the current verification process operates effectively."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) verification cases remain outstanding, and how many of these involve applicants who (a) have already submitted all requested evidence and (b) are yet to do so, broken down by region."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of confirmation by the company that MV Loch Portain will not return to service for the remainder of the summer 2026 timetable, what discussions it has had with CalMac Ferries Ltd regarding network resilience and resource allocation, and what contingency measures are being put in place to maintain services to…
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that air services in the Highlands and Islands meet the needs of communities."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that over two-thirds of applicants to its Emergency Heating Oil Scheme in the Western Isles have had their applications refused."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure households in need are able to access the Emergency Heating Oil Scheme."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 28 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions have taken place with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on expanding the commitment of matched funding through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership for Empty Homes Officer roles to the Western Isles."
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