Fulton MacGregor
Scottish National Party
MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Fulton MacGregor
Contact details
Contact online
Website: fultonmacgregor.scot
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Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5797
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Atrium Business Centre
North Caldeen Road
Coatbridge
ML5 4EF
Phone: 01236 897540
Text relay calls welcome.
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Committees
Fulton is a member of 2 committees
Criminal Justice Committee
Member
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Fulton is a member of 15 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Autism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Care Leavers
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Challenging Racial and Religious Prejudice
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Children and Young People
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Supporting Children’s Learning
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Outdoor Education
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Shared Parenting
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Work
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Volunteering
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Fulton does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Fulton does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Fulton has had 9 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 05 March 2024
Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Member
12 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Justice SubCommittee on Policing
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Justice Committee
Member
22 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
19 April 2018 - 22 December 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
30 March 2017 - 19 April 2018
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
Justice Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 30 March 2017
Education and Skills Committee
Member
Register of interests
Fulton's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Fulton MacGregor 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.
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 17 April 2024
Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "Good morning to you, Stephanie, and to those who are supporting you. Thank you very much for a powerful testimony and for bringing your son’s and your case to the Criminal Justice Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 (Implementation)
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "For the most part, the 2021 act consolidates hate crime legislation in one place…
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
Scotland’s International Culture Strategy
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "I appreciate your calling me to speak, Presiding Officer, because I was a last-minute addition to the list of members who are speaking in the debate, which I am absolutely delighted to do…
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
Putting Langholm on the Map
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "Oliver Mundell probably thinks that I am a surprise contributor to the debate, but I am delighted to contribute and I thank him for lodging the motion…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 27 March 2024
Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024 (SSI 2024/70)
Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP): "Good morning to the minister and to Jim Wilson. I have a couple of questions today that come from the Blue Cross briefing. As Pauline McNeill has already raised an issue outlined in the briefing—that is, the definition—I will not ask about that…
Votes
How Fulton MacGregor has voted in Parliament
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Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Fulton MacGregor in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Fulton MacGregor has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many responses were received to its consultation on the effectiveness of environmental governance arrangements, and when it will publish an analysis of the consultation responses."
Answer expected on 3 May 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the outcome of the consultation on the licensing of activities involving animals, and what next steps it will take."
Answer expected on 3 May 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there are any plans to introduce the policy of offering 10 days paid leave to NHS Scotland staff who experience a miscarriage in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, in light of the policy having been recently announced for NHS England staff."
Answered by Neil Gray on 18 April 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish refreshed guidance on marches, parades and static demonstrations."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 28 March 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it collects data across all local authorities on the rate of adoption breakdown."
Answer expected on 24 April 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the reported long waiting times for patients in Glasgow seeking specialist treatment as a result of being affected by transvaginal mesh."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 March 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the levels of vitamin D within the general population."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 February 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to invest in and revitalise town centres in urban areas."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how proposed UK immigration rule changes will potentially affect overseas workers in the agricultural sector in Scotland, in light of the recent letter from Scotland Food and Drink, and industry partners, to the Home Secretary."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 February 2024
Asked by: MacGregor, Fulton, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what update it has received from NHS Lanarkshire on the progress of the Monklands Replacement Project, and whether it still expects the new hospital to open in 2031 as currently planned."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 5 February 2024
See all of Fulton MacGregor's questions submitted in Parliament