Katy Clark
Scottish Labour
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Katy Clark
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: katyclark.org
X (previously known as Twitter): @KatySClark
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01294 605655
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Katy is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Katy is a member of 23 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cuba
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fisheries and Coastal Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Human Trafficking
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ukraine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on WASPI
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Katy does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Katy has 1 party role
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Community Safety
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Katy had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Katy'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 Katy Clark. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 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
On 8 May 2022, I was provided with a 2 night hotel stay at the Novotel, Sheffield by the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (a trade union of 2nd Floor, 17 Devonshire Square London, EC2M 4SQ) when attending and speaking at its Annual conference and 125th Anniversary Event. The value was approximately £140 in total. [Registered 25 May 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Katy Clark 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.
Chamber meeting date: 27 June 2024
Ardrossan Harbour (Redevelopment)
7. Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a further update on plans for the redevelopment of Ardrossan harbour. (S6O-03651)"
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 27 June 2024
Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "How is the Scottish Government proposing to develop further details on the bill’s provisions, particularly on the ask and act duties, and what are your plans for discussing implementation dates with stakeholders? 10:00"
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2024
Early Release of Prisoners (Notification)
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "SISCO has described the current releases as “shambolic”, with prisoner release services being “overwhelmed”. Last month, the cabinet secretary said that there would be improvements to victim notification, and she may have outlined what those are…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2024
MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa (Delivery update)
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "The Deputy First Minister will be aware of the anger and distress on Arran and other islands, given the delays and the unreliability of the ferry service. Workers at Ferguson Marine are in a similar position…
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
West Coast Ferry Services
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "I congratulate Jamie Greene on securing the debate, and I was pleased to sign the motion to give cross-party support to enable the debate to take place…
Votes
How Katy Clark has voted in Parliament
Find out how Katy Clark has voted recently.
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 50 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 24, 2024
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 116 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 8 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 68 for, 0 against, 46 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Katy Clark in Parliament
Find out what motions Katy Clark has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Katy Clark has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, of any fires that occurred at recycling centres or electronic recycling centres in the past five years, what information it holds on how many were caused by (a) batteries, (b) battery devices and (c) electronic devices…
Answer expected on 24 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the impact of fires at (a) recycling plants and (b) electronic recycling plants on the (i) workload and (ii) health of firefighters."
Answer expected on 24 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many fires have occurred at (a) recycling centres and (b) electronic recycling centres in the past five years, broken down by location."
Answer expected on 24 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what precautionary advice and training is given by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to firefighters sent to tackle outbreaks of fire at (a) recycling centres and (b) electronic recycling centres."
Answer expected on 24 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-18113 by Jenni Minto on 5 June 2023, what specific engagement its officials have undertaken with (a) Healthcare Improvement Scotland and (b) other stakeholders to determine whether there are any concerns in relation to the regulation of private (i) first aid event cover companies…
Answer expected on 23 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider bringing forward a consultation on the regulation of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers as part of its 2024-25 Programme for Government."
Answer expected on 23 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what work is being done to review existing structures surrounding the regulation of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers, to ensure that there is sufficient oversight of all first aid providers in Scotland."
Answer expected on 23 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to establish an official body tasked with carrying out regular audits and inspections of private (a) first aid event cover companies and (b) ambulance providers, such as those that exist in both England and Wales."
Answer expected on 23 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to consult stakeholders, including (a) first aid providers, (b) independent ambulance organisations, (c) the Scottish Ambulance Service and (d) representatives of the hospitality and events sector, with a view to regulating private (i) first aid companies and (ii) ambulance providers."
Answer expected on 23 July 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a further update on plans for the redevelopment of Ardrossan Harbour."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 June 2024