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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 Mercedes Villalba. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 27 May to 2 June 2022 I took part in an international delegation to Colombia to monitor the current state of trade union rights, human rights and the peace deal signed between the Colombian state and the FARC-EP in November 2016. The delegation was organised by the British-Irish organisation, Justice for Colombia (75 St John Street, London, EC1M 4NN), which campaigns in support of peace and human rights in Colombia. The costs, which were met by Justice for Colombia, were as follows: internal travel, hotels and food £900; logistical and organisational support £583; and international travel £862. [Registered 24 June 2022]
From 17 to 24 October 2023, I took part in the International Visitors Program for the 2023 General Elections of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The program was organised by the Directorate for Electoral Cooperation and Assistance of the Ministry of the Interior of Argentina (Gascón 352 - Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires) which manages issues pertaining to domestic politics such as immigration and co-ordination between the federal government and the governments of the provinces of Argentina. The costs, which were met by the Ministry, were as follows: internal travel, hotels and food £850; logistical and organisational support £600; and international travel £1,200. [Registered 14 November 2023]
From 10 to 12 June 2025 I visited Oslo to attend a roundtable discussion on the North Sea Energy Transition, with civil society representatives, union representatives and politicians from the UK and Norway. The costs of the visit, which were met by Oil Change UK (a research, communications and advocacy organisation working to end reliance on fossil fuels of 2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4R 9AN), were £300 for travel and £700 for accommodation and expenses. [Registered 2 July 2025]
From 8 to 13 November 2025, I visited Ramallah, Palestine, to attend a congress to examine the rapid intensification of the illegal Israeli occupation, and strategies to challenge it in accordance with international law. The costs of £956 for travel and £378 for accommodation and expenses were met by Progressive International (Services) Ltd (of 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ) which is an organisation that unites, organises and mobilises the world’s progressive forces. [Registered 20 November 2025]
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Member of Unite the Union.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 13 December 2023]
Member of Living Rent tenants' union.
Member of ACORN tenants' union.
As a funded PhD student prior to the election, I received a monthly stipend of £1,273.75. I received the last stipend on 28 May 2021, but returned this to the university on 8 June 2021.
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
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "The First Minister has said that he cannot see how international law has been respected by the United States in its military intervention in Venezuela, and has said that the“international community must now ensure that de-escalation, diplomacy and democracy”follow. Although defence is a matter that is reserved to the United Kingdom Government, Wick…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "The First Minister has said that he cannot see how international law has been respected by the United States in its military intervention in Venezuela, and has said that the“international community must now ensure that de-escalation, diplomacy and democracy”follow. Although defence is a matter that is reserved to the United Kingdom Government, Wick…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "The First Minister has said that he cannot see how international law has been respected by the United States in its military intervention in Venezuela, and has said that the“international community must now ensure that de-escalation, diplomacy and democracy”follow. Although defence is a matter that is reserved to the United Kingdom Government, Wick…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "The First Minister has said that he cannot see how international law has been respected by the United States in its military intervention in Venezuela, and has said that the“international community must now ensure that de-escalation, diplomacy and democracy”follow. Although defence is a matter that is reserved to the United Kingdom Government, Wick…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Mercedes Villalba (North East Scotland) (Lab): "The First Minister has said that he cannot see how international law has been respected by the United States in its military intervention in Venezuela, and has said that the“international community must now ensure that de-escalation, diplomacy and democracy”follow. Although defence is a matter that is reserved to the United Kingdom Government, Wick…
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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 for
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 Mercedes Villalba has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 17 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it gave to the security of employment of the workers at Wave Energy Scotland as part of its decision to not allocate the organisation funding in its draft Budget 2026-27."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 17 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what role the constitution of Wave Energy Scotland as a subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise played in its decision-making when it allocated funding in its draft Budget 2026-27, and what its position is on whether this type of arrangement supports the security of employment of public sector workers."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 17 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy has attended with workers at Wave Energy Scotland to discuss the organisation's future funding, and what its position is on whether the principle of effective worker voice has been upheld during its consideration of the organisation."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made in the Climate Change Plan of the impact of Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station on (a) terrestrial and marine (i) environmental quality and (ii) biodiversity, (b) greenhouse gas emissions, (c) carbon capture technology development and (d) carbon capture technology efficiency."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with (a) SSE, (b) other developers, (c) local communities, (d) trade unions and (e) environmental organisations regarding (i) the proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station and (ii) the associated environmental impact assessment."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the updated environmental impact assessment for the proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with Crown Estate Scotland regarding the relinquishing of the CampionWind lease by Shell UK in November 2025."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent relinquishing of ScotWind leases."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the conditions or penalties for ScotWind lease holders (a) breaching Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS), (b) breaching conditions of lease and (c) relinquishing leases."
Asked by: Mercedes Villalba, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that (a) ScotWind leases and (b) Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS) produce stable, long-term economic benefits for (i) workers and (ii) businesses in north east Scotland."
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