Jackie Dunbar
Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Jackie Dunbar
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliamanet
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5067
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
12a Mastrick Shopping Centre
Greenfern Place
Mastrick
Aberdeen
AB16 6JR
Phone: 01224 011936
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Jackie is a member of 3 committees
Criminal Justice Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Jackie is a member of 6 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jackie does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Jackie does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Jackie had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
16 November 2023 - 04 March 2024
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Jackie'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 Jackie Dunbar. The date of their initial statement was 20 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I was a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council (of Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1FY). I spent around 20-30 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. [Registered 20 May 2021, Amended interest 5 May 2022]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I jointly own a semi-detached house in Aberdeen with a market value of between £ £150,001– £200,000. I acquired this property on 30 January 2023. I received no income from the property. From 15 April 2024 the house has been my main residence. [Registered 2 June 2023, Amended interest 17 April 2024, Ceased interest 17 April 2024]
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Scottish National Party.
I am a Burgess of Aberdeen City.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Jackie Dunbar 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: 8 May 2024
World Asthma Day 2024
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I congratulate Emma Harper on securing this members’ business debate for world asthma day. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects more than 250 million folk around the world…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 7 May 2024
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I declare that I, too, was a councillor on Aberdeen City Council before I became an MSP."
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 2 May 2024
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill: Stage 1
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Good morning to the minister and officials. I want to dig a bit deeper into disqualification. We have been taking evidence on folks’ thoughts on folk who are on the sex offenders register…
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2024
Income Tax Divergence (Impact on Private Sector Recruitment)
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Opposition members often highlight concerns about the potential impacts of Scotland’s progressive tax system…
Chamber meeting date: 23 April 2024
Gender-identity Healthcare for Young People
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Dr Hilary Cass highlighted that the “increasingly toxic, ideological and polarised public debate” does nothing to serve the young folk accessing this care, their families nor the NHS staff who care for them…
Votes
How Jackie Dunbar has voted in Parliament
Find out how Jackie Dunbar has voted recently.
Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 49 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Appointment of Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 57 against, 3 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 8, 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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 52 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Implementing the Cass Review in Scotland
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 71 for, 30 against, 20 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Supporting Scotland’s Colleges
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Jackie Dunbar in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Jackie Dunbar has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how its work on wildlife management can help address the reported threats to nature and biodiversity restoration posed by American mink."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 April 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the draft Bioenergy Policy Statement will be published."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider stocking alcohol-free variants of spirits, wine and other alcoholic beverages in the Scottish Parliament gift shop."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is doing to support elected representatives to take parental leave."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent ONS data, what assessment it has made of the impact on Scotland’s public finances of the UK entering a recession in 2023."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 February 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the prevalence of vape spiking, and how this compares to other means of spiking."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 5 February 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the dangers of vape spiking, and whether this may differ compared to other means of spiking."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 5 February 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of the renewable energy sector in meeting its net zero ambitions."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns regarding food labelling being a devolved matter, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland's food and drink sector of the reported proposal for "not for EU" labelling on food and drink products in the UK."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 January 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 December 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper fares for 2024."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 December 2023
See all of Jackie Dunbar's questions submitted in Parliament