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Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present
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10 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
13 November 2024 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
26 June 2024 to 10 September 2025
Substitute Member
20 November 2024 to 22 April 2025
Substitute Member
06 November 2024 to 13 November 2024
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18 September 2024 to 06 November 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 06 November 2024
Member
08 September 2021 to 18 September 2024
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06 March 2024 to 17 June 2024
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16 November 2023 to 04 March 2024
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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: 2 June 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Previous Scottish Government guidance on mobile phones in schools was developed by listening to the voices not just of headteachers and school staff but of our young people. It is crucial that we continue to engage with those affected…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "This week, it was announced that the energy price cap was going to increase by 13 per cent, which will lead to an estimated bill rise of £221. What assessment has been made of the impact that that will have on poverty and child poverty in Scotland?"
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Thank you, Presiding Officer; I welcome you to your new role. I am also delighted to be returned by the good folk of Aberdeen Donside to their Parliament to represent them.Today’s debate is about being ambitious for Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I, Jacqueline Edith Elizabeth Dunbar, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
4. Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented adult social care displaced worker scheme on social care services. (S6O-05704)"
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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
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
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
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 for
Agreed
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
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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: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of musculoskeletal conditions being among the leading causes of work-limiting ill health, what consideration it has given to how the evidence and expertise generated by Arthritis UK's Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work can inform future approaches to employability, prevention and supporting people…
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of World Arthritis Day 2026 taking place in October, (a) what action it is taking to support people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions to stay active, healthy and in work, and (b) how it is engaging with organisations such as Arthritis UK, including through the research and innovation…
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing targeted recruitment and retention incentives for specialist nursing sectors experiencing significant workforce shortages, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to support progression from band 5 to 6 nursing roles, as set out in its Programme for Government, and whether this support will extend to specialist nursing roles, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) nurse specialists."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve and widen routes into nursing, as set out in its Programme for Government, and how this will help address capacity and retention pressures in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialist nursing workforce."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the funding it has made available to local authorities to expand and enhance breakfast club provision."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what protections are available for those living as property guardians, and what tenants' rights are available to them."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its recently implemented Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme on social care services."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships."
Asked by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 2 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next round of the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray will open."
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