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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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John Mason

Independent

MSP for Glasgow Shettleston (Constituency) 2024 - present day

Scottish National Party

Former MSP for Glasgow Shettleston (Constituency) 2011 - 2024

About John Mason

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @johnmasonmsp

Facebook: John's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0141 550 4327
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Glasgow Shettleston Constituency Of
1335 Gallowgate
Glasgow
G31 4DN

Phone: 0141 550 4327
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

John is a member of 14 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Industrial Communities

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sustainable Transport

Deputy Convener

Parliamentary and Government Roles

John does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

John does not have any party roles

Previous roles

John has had 21 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

31 October 2023 - 17 June 2024

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

08 September 2021 - 16 November 2023

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 - 14 July 2023

COVID19 Recovery Committee

Member

23 May 2023 - 19 June 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Convener

17 June 2021 - 23 May 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021

Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021

Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

03 December 2020 - 04 May 2021

COVID19 Committee

Member

31 October 2019 - 03 December 2020

Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee

Member

06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019

Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee

Deputy Convener

08 June 2016 - 03 September 2019

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Member

14 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Deputy Convener

08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016

Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Member

16 December 2014 - 23 March 2016

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Deputy Convener

25 October 2012 - 23 March 2016

Equal Opportunities Committee

Member

15 June 2011 - 23 March 2016

Finance Committee

Deputy Convener

27 November 2014 - 16 December 2014

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

18 September 2012 - 25 October 2012

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

09 June 2011 - 01 May 2012

Scotland Bill Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011

Finance Committee

Member

Register of interests

John's register of interests

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 John Mason. The date of their initial statement was 25 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I am a member of Easterhouse Baptist Church.

I am a trustee of the Fare Share Trust.

I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Recent Activity

What was said

What John Mason has said in Parliament

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.

Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 19 November 2024

Revenue Scotland

John Mason: "I want to ask about the 1 per cent for admin costs. I am wondering how realistic that is going to be. I saw that you have been doing work on green freeports relief; I suspect that that relief might mean that your revenues fall…

Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 19 November 2024

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Memorandum

John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind): "That is very kind, convener. Along with Ross Greer, I have the privilege of being on the Education, Children and Young People Committee, so we have had a lot more background on the bill…

Chamber meeting date: 13 November 2024

Police Officer Court Citations

3. John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address unnecessary court citations for police officers, in light of reports that over 500 officers are summoned to court each day, with only 10 per cent required to give evidence, leading to an estimated £22.5 million per annum in lost productivity for Police Scotland. (S6O-03951)"

Chamber meeting date: 13 November 2024

Parliamentary Bureau Motions

John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind): "Will the member give way?"

Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 13 November 2024

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind): "Mr Bradshaw, I think that you said that around 61 per cent of young people are going on residentials. How is that paid for? How many of the residentials are entirely paid for by a pupil’s family and how many by the school?"

Votes

How John Mason has voted in Parliament

Find out how John Mason has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-15551

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Result 92 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15531

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Result 69 for, 49 against, 3 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15545

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable and Procedures for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 92 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15529.2

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 29 for, 90 against, 3 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-15529

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 73 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions John Mason has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6O-04014

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent, Date Lodged: 20 November 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason routine eye tests are conducted more frequently than hearing tests."

Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30745

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent, Date Lodged: 17 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government by what criteria it selected the members of its Abortion Law Review Expert Group."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30746

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent, Date Lodged: 17 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what the mix is of (a) pro-choice, (b) pro-life and (c) neutral members of the Abortion Law Review Expert Group."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30747

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent, Date Lodged: 17 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Abortion Law Review Expert Group is looking at the 24-week limit and whether it should be updated."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 14 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30911

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent, Date Lodged: 29 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the resignation of Sir Brian May as vice president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) due to reported concerns over "appalling" animal welfare standards on farms certified under the RSPCA Assured scheme, and what steps it is taking to ensure that animal…

Answered by Jim Fairlie on 12 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03951

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent, Date Lodged: 6 November 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address unnecessary court citations for police officers, in light of reports that over 500 officers are summoned to court each day, with only 10% required to give evidence, leading to an estimated £22.5 million per annum in lost productivity for Police Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03906

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on levels of compliance with ScotRail’s alcohol ban."

Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-28032

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the NatureScot licensing review."

Answered by Jim Fairlie on 10 June 2024

Question ref. S6O-03581

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether a simplified employment process could be introduced for temporary staff working for just two or three days, for reasons such as covering sickness."

Taken in the Chamber on 13 June 2024

Question ref. S6O-03558

Asked by: Mason, John, Glasgow Shettleston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when councillors’ pay is expected to rise."

Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024

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