Michelle Thomson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Falkirk East (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Michelle Thomson
Contact details
Contact online
Website: michellethomson.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @MichelleThomson
Facebook: Michelle's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5082
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Unit P
Newhouse Business Park
Grangemouth
FK3 8LL
Phone: 01324 357373
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Michelle is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Michelle is a member of 11 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Enterprise
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Michelle does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Michelle does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Michelle had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Michelle's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Michelle Thomson 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: 25 April 2024
Music Tuition
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "On a matter that is very dear to my heart, how will the recently announced national centre for music engage with education practitioners to support and inspire young people into music careers?"
Chamber meeting date: 24 April 2024
Non-crime Hate Incidents (Recording)
4. Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority regarding plans to incorporate any precedent set by the Miller v College of Policing case into the recording of non-crime hate incidents…
Chamber meeting date: 24 April 2024
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "I make clear that my understanding—I have read quite extensively about the issue—is that the amendment is about providing the opportunity to make a personal statement; it is not about making it an obligation to do so…
Chamber meeting date: 23 April 2024
Gender-identity Healthcare for Young People
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "The Tavistock clinic, which is based in London, is facing mass legal action claims because some young people feel that they were rushed into a medical pathway…
Chamber meeting date: 17 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP): "On that point, I want to enable the minister to set the record straight…
Votes
How Michelle Thomson has voted in Parliament
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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 against
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 for
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 against
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 against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Michelle Thomson in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Michelle Thomson has asked
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Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority regarding plans to incorporate any precedent set by the Miller v College of Policing case into the recording of non-crime hate incidents…
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the savings will be in 2024-25 as a result of the decision to freeze the Basic Property Rate, broken down by industry sector."
Answered by Tom Arthur on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the reported calls from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Scottish Tourism Alliance for a restoration of tax-free shopping for overseas visitors as a means of supporting Scotland’s retail and tourism sectors."
Answered by Shona Robison on 4 March 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what work is underway to ensure that eligible families across Falkirk East, and the wider country, are aware of and can apply for the Best Start Grant before the deadline of 29 February."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 February 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding what is required to unlock the full potential of Scotland's green economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made, including through any funding to the National Autism Implementation Team, to help all NHS board areas establish adult neurodevelopmental pathways."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2024
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government's latest engagement with the UK Government regarding the status of the Grangemouth refinery."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 January 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent assessment is of the potential impact of the Border Target Operating Model on rural affairs in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 January 2024
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the plans for legal services regulation reform will meet the original objectives of the Roberton Review regarding consumer complaints."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 November 2023
Asked by: Thomson, Michelle, Falkirk East, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will balance the rights of victims with the rights of the accused in the processes developed by the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 November 2023
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