Mairi Gougeon
Scottish National Party
MSP for Angus North and Mearns (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Mairi Gougeon
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6947
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
14-18 Swan Street
Brechin
DD9 6EF
Phone: 01356 626942
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Mairi is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Mairi is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Mairi has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Mairi does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Mairi has had 5 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 June 2016 - 26 July 2018
Justice Committee
Member
30 March 2017 - 26 July 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities
Scottish Government
06 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Mairi's register of interests
MSP's 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 Mairi Gougeon. The date of their initial statement was 07 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 4 May 2017, when I stood down, I was a Councillor with Angus Council (of Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Orchardbank, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1AX). I worked 20 hours per week and received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Amended interest 12 September 2017]
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
I am a Trustee of Brechin Community Pantry. [Registered 20 September 2017]
I am a trustee of Brechin Buccaneers Cricket Club.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Mairi Gougeon 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.
Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Mairi Gougeon made 5 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 17 June 2020
The Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment (Mairi Gougeon): "At stage 2, I said that I fully appreciated the aim of the amendment that Colin Smyth lodged on this issue, and I indicated my support for his intention. Therefore, I was more than happy to work with him to provide a suitable alternative…
Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill
Mairi Gougeon made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 17 June 2020
The Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment (Mairi Gougeon): "I am delighted to present the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill to Parliament for the stage 3 debate…
Equestrian Activities (Phased Return)
Mairi Gougeon made 2 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 11 June 2020
The Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment (Mairi Gougeon): "The Scottish Government recognises the many benefits that equestrianism delivers for Scotland, including the economic benefits and the important contribution that is made by the many workers and volunteers…
Solway Barnacle Goose Management Scheme
Mairi Gougeon made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 04 June 2020
The Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment (Mairi Gougeon): "We are currently reviewing all goose management schemes and have begun work to explore what future schemes might look like, including the scheme on the Solway…
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission Regulations 2020 [Draft]
Mairi Gougeon made 11 Contributions to this discussion
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee - 26 May 2020
Mairi Gougeon: "The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 does not specify any role for Parliament when it comes to member appointments, including the chair…
Written questions
Written questions Mairi Gougeon 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.
S5O-02127 - Unanswered
16 May 2018
Gougeon, Mairi: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government in light of the Parliament's decision to not consent to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill."
S5O-02066 - Unanswered
02 May 2018
Gougeon, Mairi: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of its mental health strategy."
S5W-15842 - Answered
09 April 2018
Gougeon, Mairi: "To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been employed in the software and electronic publishing sector in each year since 2008."
S5W-15841 - Answered
09 April 2018
Gougeon, Mairi: "To ask the Scottish Government what support it has provided to the software and electronic publishing sector since 2008."
See all of Mairi Gougeon's written questions submitted in Parliament