Monica Lennon
Scottish Labour
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Monica Lennon
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6484
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Monica is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Monica is a member of 12 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Construction
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nature and Climate
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women's Health
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Monica does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Monica does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Monica has had 24 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Net Zero
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Energy
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 25 November 2021
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Fair Work
Scottish Labour
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
24 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Deputy Convener
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Social Care
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 16 November 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 16 November 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Care
Scottish Labour
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
COVID19 Committee
Member
31 October 2019 - 15 November 2019
Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee
Member
10 January 2018 - 14 November 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Party Spokesperson on Social Security
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 10 January 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 10 January 2018
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Member
08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Equal Opportunities
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 08 September 2016
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Monica'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 Monica Lennon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
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]
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am Chair of the Scottish Labour Trade Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
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 a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group.
I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance.
I am a member of the Co-operative Party.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Monica Lennon 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: 30 April 2024
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "It is good that we live in a democracy and in a free country, where John Mason can come to Parliament and have his say. However, I disagree with Mr Mason and others who have, like him, joined protests…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 30 April 2024
Transport Partnerships (Transfer of Functions) (Scotland) Order 2024 [Draft]
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "Good morning. That was a helpful opening statement, minister. Thank you for the clarification. I note the information about the existing powers and what the instrument will do, but will more funding be made available to transport authorities…
Chamber meeting date: 25 April 2024
“Scoping a Domestic Legal Framework for Ecocide in Scotland”
6. Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I refer to my voluntary entry in the register of members’ interests, as I receive support from Stop Ecocide International…
Chamber meeting date: 23 April 2024
Two-child Benefit Cap
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "As we have heard, there has been a lot of agreement tonight. There is a lot of unity about and a lot of resentment felt for the policy, so it is right that we have had an opportunity to debate it…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 23 April 2024
Climate Change Committee’s Review of Scottish Emissions Targets and Progress Report 2023
Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab): "I have, but it has been worth it, because the evidence has been fascinating. Thank you to Chris Stark and Professor Bell for your really clear evidence and answers today…
Votes
How Monica Lennon has voted in Parliament
Find out how Monica Lennon has voted recently.
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 not voted
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 not voted
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 not voted
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 for
Vote Defeated
Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 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, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 57 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Monica Lennon in Parliament
Find out what motions Monica Lennon has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Monica Lennon has asked
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: 3 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the Scottish Sentencing Council regarding sentencing in cases where miscarriage or forced termination has occurred as a serious aggravation of domestic abuse."
Answer expected on 20 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 3 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to prevent domestic violence in Lanarkshire."
Answer expected on 20 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the potential implications of the announced closure of the Grangemouth refinery as part of its work on the forthcoming Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the construction industry in relation to the reported freeze on Modern Apprenticeships."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what immediate action it will take in response to the reported freeze on Modern Apprenticeships."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason there has reportedly been a delay to approving the budget for Skills Development Scotland."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-26724 by Paul McLennan on 22 April 2024, whether it will publish its response regarding standardised approaches to bond calculations, inspections, and approvals in relation to housebuilding before July 2024."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard will take into account embodied carbon emissions."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether its proposed carbon emissions land tax will be included in its 2025-26 Budget."
Answered by Shona Robison on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Lennon, Monica, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to conduct an assessment of the potential impact of its ban on industrial sandeel fishing in Scottish waters on puffin populations, and, if so, when it will report any findings resulting from such an assessment to Parliament."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 2 May 2024
See all of Monica Lennon's questions submitted in Parliament