Scottish National Party
MSP for Cunninghame North (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2003
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
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.
Here is the register for Kenneth Gibson. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On Thursday 22 September 2022, I visited the Stena Spey drilling rig, Scapa Flow, Orkney as the guest of drilling contractor Stena Drilling Ltd (Ullevi House, Greenbank Crescent, East Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3BG). The total cost of return flights from Edinburgh to Orkney, meals, and one night’s overnight accommodation was £780. I also received gifts consisting of a pair of shoes, overall, and a bag worth £170. [Registered 24 September 2022]
From 7 October to 12 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food and transport, amounted to £2,284.59 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 3 November 2023]
No registrable interests
I own a flat in Glasgow with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 from which I receive gross annual income of between £10,001 and £15,000. [Amended interest 6 August 2024]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 16 to 26 October 2025, I was part of a delegation of MSPs who met with the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, with MPs, NGOs, entrepreneurs and artists in Bhutan. The purpose of the trip was to exchange ideas and information about our respective countries and legislatures. The costs of flights, travel within Bhutan, accommodation and meals amounted to £4,513.19 and were met by the permissible donor, the Tam O’Shanter Trust (of Little Milton, Nr Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NS), a registered Scottish charity (number SC030043). Some personal costs, such as vaccinations, visa and travel to and from Edinburgh Airport were met by me. [Registered 17 November 2025]
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: 8 January 2026
5. Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (S6O-05343)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
5. Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (S6O-05343)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
5. Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (S6O-05343)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
5. Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (S6O-05343)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
5. Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed the purchase of Ardrossan harbour with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (S6O-05343)"
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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
Find out what motions Kenneth Gibson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Lochranza to Claonaig and Claonaig to Lochranza ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Ardrossan to Brodick and Brodick to Ardrossan ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many ferry sailings were scheduled in each year on the Lochranza to Tarbert and Tarbert to Lochranza ferry route in each year since 1 April 1999, and how many sailings did not take place due to (a) inclement weather, (b) mechanical breakdown and (c) other reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many crimes involving a knife have been recorded in North Ayrshire in each year since 1999."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many crimes involving a knife there were in North Ayrshire in 2007-08 and 2024-25."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited will take to improve the resilience of Ardrossan Harbour, once it has been acquired."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what criteria are applied in deciding on the location of the new walk-in GP clinics."
Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, Cunninghame North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 13 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the escalation status of NHS Ayrshire and Arran for finance."
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