MSP for Glasgow (Region)
Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region)
29 Jul 2026 to present
Scottish Labour
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026
Substitute Member
Substitute Member
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
31 May 2021 to 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 25 November 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
10 September 2019 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 to 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 to 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 to 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
21 April 2020 to 24 April 2020
Member
31 October 2019 to 15 November 2019
Member
10 January 2018 to 14 November 2018
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 to 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 to 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 to 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
29 September 2016 to 10 January 2018
Member
09 January 2018 to 10 January 2018
Member
08 September 2016 to 09 January 2018
Member
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
Member
28 June 2016 to 08 September 2016
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.
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: 17 March 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Death is a universal experience, yet it remains a difficult subject. We all approach this debate with a profound desire to live…
Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "The SNP went into the 2021 election promising universal free school meals for all primary pupils…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "It feels as though it is a good time to remind the Parliament and Kevin Stewart in particular that the triple threat of climate breakdown, nature loss and pollution is an urgent danger to our people and environment…
Chamber meeting date: 24 February 2026
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I think that I am finally off mute. I apologise. I could not connect. I would have voted yes."
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 February 2026
Monica Lennon: "I will wait."
Read all of Monica Lennon's contributions in the Debating Chamber
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
Agreed
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S6M-20217
Motion reference: S6M-19875
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in the event that all the Option 2 measures proposed in the Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas consultation are adopted for the 11 selected Priority Marine Features, what percentage of Scotland’s inshore…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, if all the Option 1 measures proposed in the Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas consultation were adopted for the 11 selected Priority Marine Features, what percentage of Scotland’s inshore waters which…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, if all the Option 2 measures proposed in the Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas consultation were adopted for all MPAs, what percentage of Scotland’s inshore waters which are designated as being within…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, if all the Option 1 measures proposed in the Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas consultation were adopted for both the 11 selected Priority Marine Features and Marine Protected Areas, what percentage of…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, if all the Option 2 measures proposed in the Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas consultation were adopted for the 11 selected Priority Marine Features and Marine Protected Areas, what percentage of…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, if all the Option 1 measures proposed in the Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas consultation were adopted for all MPAs, what percentage of Scotland’s inshore waters which are designated as being within…
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential implications of its proposed local government reform for planning application fees, including whether applicants would face different fee arrangements during or following the transition to a potential new structure of regional and community authorities."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any planning authorities affected by its proposed local government reforms will be required to review, revise or recommence the preparation of their Local Development Plans."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its local government proposals, what planning functions would be exercised by (a) regional authorities and (b) community authorities."
Asked by: Monica Lennon, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it plans to undertake with planning authorities, professional planning bodies, community organisations, developers and other planning stakeholders before finalising its proposals for local government reform."
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament