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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
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24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
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04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
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04 October 2018 - 16 November 2020
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16 November 2020 - 16 November 2020
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21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
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31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
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10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
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19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
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19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
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19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
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09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
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29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
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08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
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25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
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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 Monica Lennon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
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On 8 November 2023, I launched the consultation on my proposed Ecocide (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill. Since then I have received in kind support and expect to receive further in kind support from Stop Ecocide International Ltd (SEI) (a not-for-profit company that campaigns to criminalise ecocide in law, of Valley View The Ridge, Bussage, Stroud, England, GL6 8HD). The value of in kind support received from Stop Ecocide International Ltd is estimated to be £765. [Registered 7 December 2023]
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I am a Patron of Disability Equality Scotland.
I am a Member of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Parliamentary Group.
I am Chair of the Scottish Labour Trade Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
I am a member of the Co-operative Party.
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: 24 September 2024
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Good morning. Apologies, but I had a slight technical issue, so I missed the very beginning of the meeting. What impact will five-year carbon budgets have for public bodies and our local authorities, which are bound by annual reporting obligations…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 September 2024
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I would like to make a comment. I join you in welcoming Michael Matheson to the committee, and I am sure that we will all work well together…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 September 2024
Monica Lennon: "I do not know whether everyone will want to answer this question, but please catch my eye if you do. Should the bill specify when the draft climate change plan should be laid? Mike Robinson caught my eye first."
Chamber meeting date: 11 September 2024
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Made a request to intervene."
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 11 September 2024
Monica Lennon: "Thank you, convener. I appreciate that this is my second appearance at the committee this morning. I will reinforce Jackie Baillie’s comments about safety. That issue has to be paramount in the minds of everyone. I am here as a Central Scotland MSP…
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Result 60 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 23, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Result 28 for, 80 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 23, 2024
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Result 6 for, 43 against, 59 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 23, 2024
Supported by: Foysol Choudhury, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Result 10 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will remind local Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs) of the expectation that they will undertake local alcohol death reviews every three years, and whether this expectation will be included in ADP funding letters in the future."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide a clear and precise definition of what constitutes a "residential rehabilitation placement" within the context of the reported 938 placements."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to balance resource allocation between alcohol and drug addiction services to ensure that equitable and effective treatment options are available for both services."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour,
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-29551 by Gillian Martin on 17 September 2024, when it last directly engaged with the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance in relation to joining as a core member."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-29551 by Gillian Martin on 17 September 2024, whether the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy will commit to meeting the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance at COP29."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported decline of capercaillie populations."
Answer expected on 8 October 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on the establishment of river management plans."
Answer expected on 8 October 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on devolved benefits in Scotland, whether it will provide an update on any discussions that it has had with the UK Government regarding the (a) work capability assessment and (b) Universal Credit health element."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 24 September 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific metrics will be included in the monitoring and evaluation of residential rehabilitation through the core minimum dataset."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 24 September 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that GPs are confident in delivering treatment aligned with the Medication Assisted Treatment standards, including the provision of training opportunities for GPs related to these standards."
Answer expected on 7 October 2024
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament