Jenny Gilruth
Scottish National Party
MSP for Mid Fife and Glenrothes (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Jenny Gilruth
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5793
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
12 Commercial Street
Markinch
KY7 6DE
Phone: 01592 764815
Text relay calls welcome.
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Committees
Jenny is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Jenny is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jenny has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Europe and International Development
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Jenny does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Jenny has had 10 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
07 September 2016 - 19 February 2020
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
19 April 2018 - 19 February 2020
Justice Committee
Member
25 September 2019 - 19 February 2020
Justice SubCommittee on Policing
Member
06 September 2018 - 19 February 2020
Education and Skills Committee
Member
30 March 2017 - 06 September 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
Scottish Government
30 March 2017 - 19 April 2018
Health and Sport Committee
Member
06 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016
Education and Skills Committee
Member
Register of interests
Jenny'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 Jenny Gilruth. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I published a book with Harper Collins Publishers (1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF), a publishing firm. I expect to receive remuneration of up to £500 per annum. This remuneration represents royalties for a text book written prior to my election and I do not expect to undertake any publishing work during this session.
Between 21 November and 5 December 2017 I wrote a weekly column for the Daily Record newspaper (of One Central Quay, Glasgow, G3 8DA). I spent 2 hours per week undertaking this role and earned £300 per week. I chose to donate my full earnings of £900 to Fife Women's Aid. I therefore received no financial benefit from undertaking this work. Payment was made direct to Fife Women's Aid on 17 January 2018. [Registered 25 January 2018]
Gifts
On 12 August I attended the Edinburgh Military Tattoo held at Edinburgh Castle as a guest of Poppyscotland (a charity supporting ex-Servicemen and women and their families in Scotland of New Haig House, Edinburgh EH7 4HQ). The value of the ticket plus hospitality amounted to £400. [Registered 11 September 2017]
Overseas visits
From 9 to 23 July 2016 I visited the USA on a trip to build a foundation of general knowledge about US domestic and foreign policy, and share Scottish and EU policy practices/trends with American peers. There was a specific focus on education, environmental, taxation and immigration policy. The cost of the trip totalled $11,105, and was paid for by the US Embassy (the diplomatic mission of the US in the United Kingdom, 24 Grosvenor Square, London, W1A 2LQ). The figure included a $500 stipend payment to cover the cost of meals. [Registered 04 August 2016]
From 11 to 14 November 2018 I visited Bosnia as part of a delegation organised by Remembering Srebrenica Scotland. The purpose of the visit was to learn lessons about the Genocide. Costs were met by Remembering Srebrenica (Scotland) (a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) No SCO46540 of Turcan Connell Solicitors Princes Exchange Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9EE) and were £627. [Registered 10 December 2018]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
I am a member of the union School Leaders Scotland.
I am registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Jenny Gilruth 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: 16 December 2020
The Minister for Europe and International Development (Jenny Gilruth): "The achievement of fair trade nation status for Scotland, first in February 2013 and again in March 2017, signals to the world that Scotland takes an active leadership role in challenging global poverty and recognising the dignity and rights of producers through our commitment to fairness in international trading. The Scottish Fair Trade Forum has…
Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2020
Education (United Kingdom Internal Market Bill)
The Minister for Europe and International Development (Jenny Gilruth): "I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests as a member of the General Teaching Council for Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2020
The Minister for Europe and International Development (Jenny Gilruth): "The economic and social impacts of Brexit will be felt across all regions of the Scottish economy. We know that those impacts would be greatest under a no-deal Brexit, which of course remains a very real possibility…
Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee meeting date: 3 December 2020
The Minister for Europe and International Development (Jenny Gilruth): "Good morning. I thank the committee for inviting me to give evidence on the Scottish Government’s international development review. As you all know, Covid-19 has changed the world…
Chamber meeting date: 19 November 2020
The Minister for Europe and International Development (Jenny Gilruth): "The relationship between the USA and Scotland is strong and enduring. Indeed, Scotland has a well-established diaspora community in the US, with some 30 million Americans identifying as having Scottish heritage…
Votes
How Jenny Gilruth has voted in Parliament
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Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 100 for, 1 against, 21 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 118 for, 1 against, 2 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 96 for, 5 against, 18 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Protecting Scotland’s Health and Care Workforce
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Supported by: Maurice Golden
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 56 for, 62 against, 5 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Protecting Scotland’s Health and Care Workforce
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 64 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Jenny Gilruth in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Jenny Gilruth has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 February 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress the Independent Care Review is making."
Answered by: Maree Todd on 5 February 2020
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 January 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports inclusive growth in the Mid Fife and Glenrothes constituency."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress to establish the public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Sheku Bayoh."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 24 January 2020
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in reducing youth unemployment through the Developing the Young Workforce Programme."
Answered by: John Swinney on 19 December 2019
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the WASPI campaign."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent figures from The Trussell Trust showing that thousands of three-day emergency food parcels have been handed out in Fife this year."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 November 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is tackling poverty and inequality."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government when figures showing local authority and school level spend of Pupil Equity Funding in 2018-19 will be published."
Answered by: John Swinney on 31 October 2019
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 October 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government when the findings of the independent jury research that it commissioned will be published."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 9 October 2019
Asked by: Gilruth, Jenny, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 October 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it is providing to EU citizens to stay in Scotland ahead of 31 October."
Awaiting answer
See all of Jenny Gilruth's written questions submitted in Parliament