Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk West (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2007
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Suite 5, Brightstone Spaces
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Falkirk
FK1 1PR
Phone: 01324 629271
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 March 2023 - 08 February 2024
Scottish Government
19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
26 June 2018 - 19 May 2021
Scottish Government
18 May 2016 - 26 June 2018
Scottish Government
25 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 25 November 2014
Scottish Government
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Scottish National Party
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Scottish National Party
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
09 October 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
13 January 2000 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
13 July 1999 - 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 Michael Matheson. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2021.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
I own, jointly with my wife, a house in the Highland Council local authority area, with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000. The property generates an income of between £15,001 to £20,000 per annum. [Amended interest 29 May 2024, Amended interest 5 August 2024]
No registrable interests
I am an Ambassador for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. [Registered 17 September 2024]
On 12 August 2023 I and my wife attended a football game as guests of the board of Queen’s Park Football Club (of Lesser Hampden Park, Letherby Drive, Glasgow G42 9BA). I was invited on an individual basis. The value of the tickets was approximately £200. [Registered 30 November 2023]
I have an Honorary Fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation. [Registered 5 August 2024]
I am an Ambassador for Highland Renewables. This is an unpaid role. [Registered 21 October 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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 2 December 2025
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "Good morning, cabinet secretary. I want to pick up on a couple of points that have been made in response to Mark Ruskell…
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "Over the course of last week, I had an opportunity to engage with the unions, and I visited the factory to speak to workers on Monday…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 18 June 2025
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "Yes, thank you. I have considered both amendments, which would, if I have read them correctly, effectively end Crown Estate Scotland’s role and functions. However, I am not clear about a couple of issues…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 June 2025
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "Amendments 138, 139 and 168 are consequential to earlier amendments on sites of community significance that I did not move."
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2025
Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP): "The First Minister will be aware of the deep concern in my constituency at the announcement that Alexander Dennis made yesterday…
Find out how Michael Matheson has voted recently.
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 Michael Matheson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support local authorities, including Falkirk Council, to deliver vital services, including those aimed at reducing child poverty."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported marine energy sector calls for it and the UK Government to work together in delivering policies that are required to support commercialisation."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Scotland’s marine energy sector to protect its home-grown, innovative skills and knowledge base, and how it is working with partners, including the UK Government, to develop policy to achieve this."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to research suggesting that Scotland’s marine energy sector could generate over £8 billion for Scotland’s economy, creating over 60,000 jobs, by 2050, and what it is doing to support the sector to deliver this."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 16 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what role integration joint boards have in monitoring funding allocated by the Scottish Government to hospices."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on the prevalence of eosinophilic oesophagitis, and whether it has observed any changes in the level of prevalence over the last five years."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to further its understanding of the medical condition, eosinophilic oesophagitis, and support diagnosis and treatment of patients."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to mark Eosinophilic Diseases Awareness Month in May 2026."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to increase awareness of the medical condition, eosinophilic oesophagitis, in NHS Scotland, in both primary and secondary care settings."
Asked by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 20 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support research and clinical trials for the medical condition, eosinophilic oesophagitis."
See all of Michael Matheson's questions submitted in Parliament