MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for East Lothian (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026
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26 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
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19 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
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30 March 2023 to 11 June 2025
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31 March 2022 to 11 April 2023
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17 June 2021 to 11 April 2023
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17 June 2021 to 25 November 2021
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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: 3 June 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP): "Scotland’s NHS is one of our greatest achievements. In East Lothian, the service looks after our families every single day…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP): "Does the minister share my view that the Government has a responsibility to ease the burden on households during a cost of living crisis, including through targeted interventions when a broken Brexit economy places essential goods out of the reach of Scottish households that are struggling under decades of Westminster austerity?"
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP): "I, Paul Stewart McLennan, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "New data shows that banks have withdrawn mortgage offers across the board, leaving first-time buyers in the lurch as rates spiral out of control…
Chamber meeting date: 24 March 2026
Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP): "I thank Daniel Johnson for his work to introduce the bill. As the MSP for East Lothian, I am proud to support the bill on behalf of the children and young people of the county…
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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 for
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 for
Agreed
Find out what motions Paul McLennan has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 2 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to housing associations whose properties have been subject to vandalism, deliberate damage or other criminal activity that can result in the loss of much-needed social housing."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on reported calls from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Scottish Tourism Alliance for the UK Government to restore tax-free shopping for overseas visitors in its upcoming budget, as a means of supporting Scotland’s retail, tourism and hospitality sectors."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex will take to ensure that it consults with groups that represent those currently selling sex."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it plans to take to address concerns raised by the self-catering sector regarding the interaction between short-term let licensing and planning requirements, including the application of planning requirements to established operators both within and outwith short-term let control areas, and the reported…
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and the Minister for Victims and Community Safety have met with any sex worker-led organisations since the beginning of the current parliamentary session."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that a move to two mainland NHS boards, as announced in the Programme for Government, will help accelerate the delivery of its commitment to deliver a 24/7 national thrombectomy service."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering undertaking an annual collection of data on children’s use of nicotine pouches that is robust and representative of children living across the spectrum of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD)."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the latest annual homelessness statistics."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to prioritise investment in the timely development of Local Area Coordination."
Asked by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 21 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex will commence its work, and by what date all its members will be appointed."
See all of Paul McLennan's questions submitted in Parliament