Katy Clark
Scottish Labour
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Katy Clark
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Katy.Clark.msp@parliament.scot
Website: katyclark.org
X (previously known as Twitter): @KatySClark
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01294 605655
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Katy is a member of 2 committees
Criminal Justice Committee
Member
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Member
Cross-party groups
Katy is a member of 23 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cuba
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fisheries and Coastal Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Human Trafficking
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ukraine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on WASPI
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Katy does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Katy has 1 party role
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Community Safety
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Katy had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Katy'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.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Katy Clark 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
Decision Time
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. There was a problem with the app, but I believe that I voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 25 April 2024
Lecturers (Industrial Dispute)
3. Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to help resolve the industrial dispute by lecturers. (S6O-03342)"
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 25 April 2024
Social Security Scotland
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "How many redeterminations and appeal decisions are based on new information rather than simply a different view being taken of the same facts…
Chamber meeting date: 23 April 2024
Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "I am pleased to close the debate on behalf of Scottish Labour. I thank all who have worked on the substantial stage 1 report, particularly the clerks and staff who were involved in the drafting…
Chamber meeting date: 18 April 2024
Prison Officers Association (68 Is Too Late Campaign)
Katy Clark (West Scotland) (Lab): "I congratulate my colleague Pauline McNeill on securing this important debate. The age at which prison officers can retire from the service and collect their pension is currently set at 67, and it is due to increase to 68…
Votes
How Katy Clark has voted in Parliament
Find out how Katy Clark has voted recently.
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
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 29, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 123 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Natalie Don, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Supported by: Angela Constance, Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 25, 2024
Result 71 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 44 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 44 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Katy Clark in Parliament
Find out what motions Katy Clark has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Katy Clark has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the rationale for a cut-off date of September for people aged 70 or over for eligibility for the shingles vaccine."
Answer expected on 14 May 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to expand eligibility for the shingles vaccine."
Answer expected on 14 May 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-26870 by Fiona Hyslop on 25 April 2024, whether it will detail the value of each of the contracts listed."
Answer expected on 14 May 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported shortage in trained physiotherapists."
Answered by Neil Gray on 29 April 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of any contracts that Transport Scotland has awarded to external consultants in connection with the Ardrossan Harbour upgrade since 2016 to date."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of any procurement legislation that requires public contracts for (a) new ferries and (b) operators of ferry service contracts to be put out to competitive tender."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of its reasons for removing its annual and interim targets for carbon emissions."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds on any current physiotherapist vacancies across all NHS boards."
Answer expected on 7 May 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the introduction of an independent Scottish football regulator"
Answer expected on 7 May 2024
Asked by: Clark, Katy, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to help resolve the industrial dispute by lecturers."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2024