Natalie Don
Scottish National Party
MSP for Renfrewshire North and West (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Natalie Don
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Contact at local office
1A Paisley Road
Renfrew
PA4 8JH
Phone: 0141 587 5049
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Natalie is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Natalie is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Natalie has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
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Previous roles
Natalie has had 6 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
30 March 2023 - 08 May 2024
Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise
Scottish Government
10 November 2022 - 11 April 2023
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Convener
08 September 2021 - 11 April 2023
Education Children and Young People Committee
Substitute Member
23 June 2021 - 10 November 2022
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 - 04 November 2022
Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Member
Register of interests
Natalie'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 Natalie Don. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I was a local authority Councillor for Renfrewshire Council (of Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1UJ). I spent in the region of 20 hours per week on this role. I received a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. I donated my salary, after tax, to charity. [Registered 20 May 2021, Amended interest 7 July 2022]
Gifts
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Overseas visits
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Controlled transactions
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Heritable property
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Interest in shares
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Voluntary
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Natalie Don 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: 26 June 2024
Funded Childcare (Orkney)
The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise (Natalie Don): "The Scottish Government recognises how vital early learning and childcare are in rural and island areas, in relation to giving children the best start in life and supporting families to work…
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
Childminders
The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise (Natalie Don): "Childminders are a hugely valued part of the early learning and childcare profession in Scotland, and we want more families to be able to access the unique benefits that they can offer…
Chamber meeting date: 13 June 2024
Kindergarten Stage
The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise (Natalie Don): "I am thankful to Fulton MacGregor for bringing this debate to the chamber, and I truly welcome the many excellent contributions that we have had from members and which have been informed by research and evidence from Upstart Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 6 June 2024
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (Terms of Reference)
The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise (Natalie Don): "Currently, there are no plans to amend the remit of the Scottish child abuse inquiry…
Chamber meeting date: 6 June 2024
Proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill (Discussions)
The Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise (Natalie Don): "The proposed learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence bill aims to ensure that the rights of neurodivergent people, including autistic people and people with learning disabilities, are respected, protected and championed…
Votes
How Natalie Don has voted in Parliament
Find out how Natalie Don 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 against
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 against
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 voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Natalie Don in Parliament
Find out what motions Natalie Don has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Natalie Don has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the payment of the Winter Heating Payment."
Answered by Ben Macpherson on 27 March 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the independent review of the Scottish Welfare Fund."
Answered by Ben Macpherson on 24 March 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Victim Surcharge Fund is aiming to support women who are victims of domestic abuse."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 March 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the recommendations in the 2023 series on breastfeeding by The Lancet, which include calls for governments to provide more accurate and timely information about breastfeeding and infant behaviours, an end to any exploitative marketing used by the baby formula milk industry, and more recognition…
Answered by Maree Todd on 22 February 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact that rising inflation could have on its ability to deliver on the priority outcomes set out in the Covid Recovery Strategy."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 January 2023
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current devolution settlement has led to a position in which Scotland is considered an equal partner."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how measures set out in the NHS Recovery Plan will support innovation and capacity in diagnostics for thrombosis."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 November 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will work with the gaming industry to help promote and grow the sector, in light of the recently held first ever Scottish Games Week."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 10 November 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposals for the Rural Visa Pilot."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2022
Asked by: Don, Natalie, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is being provided to assist those veterans, predominately women, who have been victims of military sexual trauma whilst on duty."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 September 2022