Michael Matheson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk West (Constituency) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2007
About Michael Matheson
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
Phone: 01324 629271
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
15A East Bridge Street
Falkirk
FK1 1YB
Phone: 01324 629271
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Michael is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Michael is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Michael does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Michael does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Michael has had 29 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 March 2023 - 08 February 2024
Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care
Scottish Government
19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport
Scottish Government
26 June 2018 - 19 May 2021
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity
Scottish Government
18 May 2016 - 26 June 2018
Cabinet Secretary for Justice
Scottish Government
25 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Cabinet Secretary for Justice
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 25 November 2014
Minister for Public Health
Scottish Government
23 December 2010 - 22 March 2011
Scotland Bill Committee
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Health and Sport Committee
Member
11 February 2010 - 02 December 2010
End of Life Assistance Scotland Bill Committee
Member
03 March 2009 - 01 July 2010
European and External Relations Committee
Deputy Convener
26 February 2009 - 03 March 2009
European and External Relations Committee
Member
01 November 2006 - 02 April 2007
Justice 2 Committee
Member
01 March 2006 - 02 April 2007
Glasgow Airport Rail Link Bill Committee
Member
23 September 2004 - 31 October 2006
Enterprise and Culture Committee
Member
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish National Party
13 September 2004 - 11 September 2006
Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish National Party
30 September 2004 - 21 February 2006
Education Committee
Substitute Member
16 June 2004 - 30 September 2004
Edinburgh Tram Line One Bill Committee
Member
03 September 2003 - 29 September 2004
Justice 2 Committee
Substitute Member
04 June 2003 - 21 September 2004
Justice 1 Committee
Member
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish National Party
01 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish National Party
09 October 2001 - 31 March 2003
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish National Party
13 January 2000 - 31 March 2003
Party Spokesperson on Equal Opportunities
Scottish National Party
13 July 1999 - 31 March 2003
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish National Party
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Justice 1 Committee
Member
16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
13 January 2000 - 07 January 2001
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 13 January 2000
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Michael'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 Michael Matheson. The date of their initial statement was 24 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
I own, jointly with my wife, a house in the Highland Council local authority area, with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000. The property generates an income of between £10,001 to £15,000 per annum. However, it does not make a profit due to running costs.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
On 12 August 2023 I and my wife attended a football game as guests of the board of Queen’s Park Football Club (of Lesser Hampden Park, Letherby Drive, Glasgow G42 9BA). I was invited on an individual basis. The value of the tickets was approximately £200. [Registered 30 November 2023]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Michael Matheson 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: 1 February 2024
Hernia Operations (Waiting Times) (NHS Dumfries and Galloway)
The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care (Michael Matheson): "The Scottish Government meets national health service boards on a regular basis. We also commission and work closely with the centre for sustainable delivery, which was set up to drive service improvement, innovation and redesign…
Chamber meeting date: 1 February 2024
General Practitioners and Consultants (Recruitment and Retention) (Rural Areas)
The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care (Michael Matheson): "Improving recruitment and retention of GPs and other doctors is vital to Scotland’s health in all localities, including rural areas…
Chamber meeting date: 1 February 2024
General Practitioners and Consultants (Recruitment and Retention) (Rural Areas)
The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care (Michael Matheson): "Improving recruitment and retention of GPs and other doctors is vital to Scotland’s health in all localities, including rural areas…
Chamber meeting date: 1 February 2024
Hernia Operations (Waiting Times) (NHS Dumfries and Galloway)
The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care (Michael Matheson): "The Scottish Government meets national health service boards on a regular basis. We also commission and work closely with the centre for sustainable delivery, which was set up to drive service improvement, innovation and redesign…
Chamber meeting date: 30 January 2024
Professor Sam Eljamel (Independent Clinical Review)
The Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care (Michael Matheson): "The national clinical director is not involved in establishing the independent clinical review. Although Professor Leitch is part of the same directorate as those officials, he is not one of the officials undertaking that work…
Votes
How Michael Matheson has voted in Parliament
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WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 75 for, 0 against, 52 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 11 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 31 for, 74 against, 21 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, April 26, 2024
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Daniel Johnson, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Paul O'Kane, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 58 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 29, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 123 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Michael Matheson in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Michael Matheson has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in developing a supportive framework to realise Scotland’s hydrogen export potential, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is promoting Scotland’s interests overseas and boosting inbound and outbound trade and investment missions to secure opportunities for Scottish companies in the international hydrogen market and drive inward investment, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards the establishment of hydrogen transportation infrastructure to support the export of hydrogen to the rest of the UK and Europe, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress it has made on building an evidence base to understand the extent of domestic hydrogen demand, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards the establishment of a Scottish Hydrogen Innovation Network to provide support to the hydrogen research and innovation ecosystem in Scotland, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in supporting the Scottish hydrogen supply chain through the development of a Hydrogen Economy Cluster, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting Scottish industries to use hydrogen in their decarbonisation plans, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is exploring the use of hydrogen as an energy storage and balancing asset to the national electricity grid and the national gas grid, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide an update on what progress has been made by SGN and National Grid to understand the role that hydrogen can play in meeting its heat decarbonisation targets, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Matheson, Michael, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in creating a visible pipeline of hydrogen projects, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan."
Answer expected on 16 May 2024
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