Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Cathcart (Constituency) 2011 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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31 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Scottish National Party
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Here is the register for James Dornan. The date of their initial statement was 14 May 2021.
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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: 19 June 2025
2. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that women who share a lease in a social or private tenancy with their abuser are not left homeless if they are forced to flee due to domestic abuse. (S6O-04825)"
Chamber meeting date: 22 May 2025
5. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding progress on the recommendations in the final report by the social tariff working group. (S6O-04700)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2025
1. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve support for disabled people, including when seeking employment. (S6O-04632)"
Chamber meeting date: 20 March 2025
5. James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what measures are being taken to mitigate any impact on disability payment recipients in Scotland of reported United Kingdom Government benefit reductions. (S6O-04462)"
Chamber meeting date: 19 March 2025
James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP): "The delivery of multiyear funding is a significant development, and many of the organisations that receive funding support children and young people…
Find out how James Dornan has voted recently.
Motion ref. 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 ref. S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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 ref. 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 ref. 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
Motion ref. 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 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: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how its £600,000 contribution in humanitarian aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund will support civilians and demonstrate Scotland’s commitment to international solidarity and human rights."
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the December Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment, including its anticipated impact on carers and how it will ensure that all eligible carers receive their payment promptly."
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of increasing funded early years education and childcare to 1,140 hours per year for three- and four-year-olds and qualifying two-year-olds."
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress towards delivering the Clyde Mission, including what its impact has been on the local economy and job creation."
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in further widening access to university education for people in the most disadvantaged communities."
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that women who share a lease in a social or private tenancy with their abuser are not left homeless if they are forced to flee due to domestic abuse."
Asked by: James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding progress on the recommendations in the final report by the Social Tariff Working Group."