MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Scottish Labour
MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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…
Read all of Donald MacKinnon's contributions in the Debating Chamber
This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.
This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.
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: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the current status of the Barra and Vatersay Community Campus project."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether current air travel services are meeting the needs of island communities."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Loganair regarding the cost of island flights."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that air travel is affordable for islanders and island businesses."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 28 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to deliver island representation on the boards of CMAL and CalMac."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 28 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to avoid any repeat of the reported problems experienced across the CalMac ferry network in recent months."
Asked by: Donald MacKinnon, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 26 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next round of the Island Business Resilience Fund will open."
See all of Donald MacKinnon's questions submitted in Parliament