MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
05 May 2016 to present
Scottish Green Party
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
01 May 2003 to 02 Apr 2007
Substitute Member
Convener
Member
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
24 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
21 May 2025 to 18 November 2025
Substitute Member
29 April 2025 to 02 September 2025
Member
29 November 2023 to 29 April 2025
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 to 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 to 26 June 2024
Member
14 June 2017 to 09 March 2022
Trustee
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
16 September 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 to 16 September 2020
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 to 13 September 2018
Member
29 June 2016 to 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
21 June 2005 to 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 May 2003 to 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 June 2006 to 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 to 07 June 2006
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 to 09 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 to 30 June 2004
Substitute Member
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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: 10 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government whether planning authorities have adequate guidance on how to assess proposed hyperscale artificial intelligence data centres. (S7O-00034)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I welcome the cabinet secretary to her role. Members on our benches look forward to working with her. However, today is not a day for celebration. Overall, our carbon footprint in Scotland is going up, not down, and it should be going down, faster…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I congratulate all members who have been returned to the Parliament. I thank a number of members who have given their first speeches in the debate. I say to Adam Harley that that suit fits him very well, and I congratulate him.Alyn Smith is right…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "This is not the first time that Clackmannanshire residents have been evacuated at short notice…
Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. It appears that I was unable to vote for Gillian Mackay earlier. I do not think that that was recorded. Could you check, if you do not mind? The vote was for Gillian Mackay."
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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 against
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
Motion reference: 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 against
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: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how concerns raised by Environmental Standards Scotland regarding the timing of the draft Climate Change Plan have informed its approach to the introduction of biodiversity targets under the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of concerns raised by Environmental Standards Scotland in its letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs on 24 August 2026, what steps it is taking to ensure that the agency's scrutiny and feedback on biodiversity targets, which will be set under the Natural Environment (Scotland)…
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the correspondence from the Cabinet Sectary for Climate Action to the Climate Action Committee on 30 July 2026, what plans it has to engage with stakeholders across the housing, design and construction sectors regarding the commencement of the provision to install swift bricks in the Natural Environment…
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the interaction of building standards legislation with the commencement of section 41 of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its final evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund, in light of its interim evaluation, which was published on 6 August 2025."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will commence the provision in the Natural Environment Act (Scotland) 2026 to make regulations regarding the installation of swift nest boxes in new buildings."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will engage with the COP31 climate summit."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made to inform its plans for the commencement of the provision in the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 requiring installation of swift nest boxes in buildings."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 2 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the amount of packaging used for fruit and vegetables."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 15 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its commitment in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Delivery Plan to introduce statutory nature restoration targets by 2026, for what reason consultation on targets has been delayed until 2027, and what steps it is taking to establish targets as soon as possible."