MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Labour
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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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
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate—"
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate resource is given to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in light of last week’s fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. (S7O-00009)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I thank the cabinet secretary for the advance notice of her statement.We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to making progress on mobile phone-free classrooms…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I, Katherine Blackstock Sangster, 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."
Read all of Katherine Sangster'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: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, 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 the progress it has made towards reducing the number of teachers on short-term or temporary contracts."
Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its policy providing 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare, what action it is taking to address any parental concerns about flexibility and choice."
Asked by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address wildfire risks and to ensure appropriate resource is given to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in light of last week’s fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh."
See all of Katherine Sangster's questions submitted in Parliament