Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2003 - 2007
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Unit 23
Stirling Business Centre
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2025 - 18 November 2025
Substitute Member
29 April 2025 - 02 September 2025
Member
29 November 2023 - 29 April 2025
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 - 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 - 26 June 2024
Member
14 June 2017 - 09 March 2022
Trustee
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
29 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Member
16 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 - 16 September 2020
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Member
29 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
21 June 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 May 2003 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 June 2006 - 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 - 07 June 2006
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 - 09 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 - 30 June 2004
Substitute Member
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 Mark Ruskell. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Until May 2017 I was a local authority councillor for Stirling Council (of Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pitt Terrace, Stirling FK8 2ET). I worked 15 hours per week in this role. Until 15 May 2016, when my salary ceased, I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum.
No registrable interests
From 14 t o 16 August 2018 I travelled to Norway on a study visit to explore Deposit Return Schemes. The costs of the visit were approximately £689, £220 for hotel, £319 for flights and around £150 for meals, which were met by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (a registered charity that funds the charitable work of organisations that are building an inclusive, creative and sustainable society of Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG).
No registrable interests
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I am a hobby beekeeper. [Registered 28 May 2024]
I am an Honorary Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association.
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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 2 December 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Can that dovetailing be undertaken in the context of the bill, or is there a need to go back and look again at the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014—if not under the bill, then in future…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I thank Douglas Ross for lodging the motion for debate…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I thank Douglas Ross for lodging the motion for debate…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I, too, welcome the minister to his new post. In his statement, he said that it is important that children and their families are able to choose whether medication is right for them…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Please record my vote as yes."
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Motion ref. S6M-16789
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16892
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16960
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16942
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16923
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 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: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to a requirement for greyhounds exiting the racing industry to have a complete veterinary history, including full disclosure of any injuries or medical conditions resulting from racing."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what mechanisms are in place to ensure that all greyhounds residing in Scotland have microchips registered with approved database operators."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what enforcement mechanisms are in place to mitigate issues arising from a greyhound having a microchip registered with a non-approved database operator."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to ensure the safety of people seeking asylum who are housed in hotels across Perth."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 22 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has assessed the safety of fixed ankle leashes in water sports, and what consideration it has given to regulating the sale and use of these for such purposes."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 7 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Deputy First Minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding when a Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran will be introduced."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 5 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what obligations are placed on bus operators to accept the National Entitlement Card for local cross-border journeys."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 31 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it considers the practical effects of Part 5 of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill would be with respect to reserved matters, including energy consents, transport and telecommunication."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made to update national guidance for local authorities on their responsibilities to uphold public access rights."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 9 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the extent to which the Housing Emergency Action Plan is helping to meet its commitment to end homelessness."