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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Jenny Young

Scottish Labour

MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)

About Jenny Young

Contact details

Contact online

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Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Jenny Young is a member of 1 committee

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Jenny Young is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Jenny Young does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Jenny Young has 1 party role

Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Jenny Young does not have any previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

Register of interests

Jenny Young's register of interests

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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Jenny Young has said in Parliament

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.

Earnings Growth

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Jenny Young (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to warnings issued by the Institute for Fiscal Studies on 27 May 2026 that, if earnings in Scotland grow in line with the rest of the United Kingdom, Scotland could face a deficit of over £6 billion by 2030. (S7O-00032)"

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Jenny Young (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Lab): "Will the member take an intervention?"

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Waiting Times)

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "Last weekend, I was contacted by my constituent, Cecile, about her son’s interminable wait for support for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…

Growing Scotland’s Economy

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "I welcome today’s debate on economic growth, which is one of the most important topics—if not the most important one—for the Parliament to address…

Summer of Sport

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab): "It is a privilege to make my first speech in Parliament as a representative of the people of Central Scotland and Lothians West…

Votes

How Jenny Young has voted in Parliament

This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.

Motions

Motions made by Jenny Young in Parliament

This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.

Questions

Questions Jenny Young has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7O-00062

Asked by: Jenny Young, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 10 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when construction work on Winchburgh train station will begin."

Question reference: S7O-00032

Asked by: Jenny Young, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 3 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to warnings issued by the Institute for Fiscal Studies on 27 May 2026 that, if earnings in Scotland grow in line with the rest of the UK, Scotland could face a deficit of over £6 billion by 2030."