Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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05 December 2024 - 12 December 2024
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05 September 2023 - 11 September 2024
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05 September 2023 - 17 June 2024
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26 April 2023 - 05 September 2023
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29 June 2023 - 05 September 2023
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18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
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18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
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18 April 2023 - 26 April 2023
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19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Scottish Government
21 December 2020 - 19 May 2021
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17 February 2020 - 21 December 2020
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28 June 2018 - 17 February 2020
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14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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06 October 2016 - 28 June 2018
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08 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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08 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
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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 Ben Macpherson. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On 4 February 2017 myself and a guest attended the Scotland v Ireland match at Murrayfield as hospitality guests of BT Scotland (a telecommunications company of BT Group plc, BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ). The combined value of the two tickets was £1390 + VAT.
From 3 to 25 February 2024 I visited the United States of America as a participant in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. I participated in this particular three week professional exchange program with a range of other participants from Europe and Asia, considering various global challenges. The costs of travel, accommodation, meals and other occasional expenses were $9,284 USD (equivalent to £7339, at the closing exchange rate on 29 February 2024) and were met by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (of 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520, United States of America), an organisation that aims to foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through exchange programmes. [Registered 29 February 2024]
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[Ceased interest removed from entry: 16 May 2024]
I am registered on the roll of Scottish Solicitors.
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.
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 15 January 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I have a brief question. Mr Chapman, you mentioned that, of your casework, approximately 50 per cent comes from the west, 25 per cent from the north and 25 per cent from the east…
Chamber meeting date: 9 January 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "Will Mr Balfour take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "Regarding young people who are in secure care as a last resort, I would be grateful if the minister could say more about what the Scottish Government is doing to support young people with mental health needs, which may not ordinarily be appropriately met in secure care. What other support is being provided or could be provided that they may need or…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "For me, the national performance framework has certainly made a positive impact since 2018…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 8 January 2025
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP): "I thank the witnesses for being with us, and for their feedback and comments so far. I engaged with this issue initially as a constituency MSP in Edinburgh…
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Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 46 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 88 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 116 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Michael Marra, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 24 for, 64 against, 28 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 69 for, 23 against, 26 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
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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: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is addressing youth violence, in light of its Youth Violence Summit on 13 January 2025."
Answer expected on 29 January 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting and investing in youth work."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the planned opening of the safer drug consumption facility in Glasgow, whether consideration has been given to opening a similar facility in Edinburgh."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is responding to reported increases in instances of youth crime and antisocial behaviour."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2025
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the announcement in its draft Budget 2025-26 of an additional £4…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 December 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will review the number of events and meetings that take place after Decision Time in the Scottish Parliament building."
Answered by Christine Grahame (on behalf of the SPCB) on 3 December 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its planned review of Creative Scotland, and wider funding streams for the arts and culture sector."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 8 November 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues, City of Edinburgh Council and other relevant stakeholders regarding how its financial planning can support the delivery of affordable housing in Edinburgh."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to implementing the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 earlier than April 2025."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 8 October 2024
Asked by: Macpherson, Ben, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the implementation of its heat in buildings strategy, what discussions it has had with the UK Government on consumer protection, in light of reported concerns that customers currently using heat networks are not protected by Ofgem's price cap."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024
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