Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour
MSP for Dumbarton (Constituency) 1999 - present day
About Jackie Baillie
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5905
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
11 Castle Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QS
Phone: 01389 734214
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Committees
Jackie is a member of 1 committee
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Jackie is a member of 14 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on China
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Learning Disability
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Long Covid
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Muscular Dystrophy
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palliative Care
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scotch Whisky
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on WASPI
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jackie does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Jackie has 6 party roles
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Labour
General Election campaign co-ordinator
Scottish Labour
Party Spokesperson on Drugs Policy
Scottish Labour
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Labour
Party Spokesperson on NHS Recovery
Scottish Labour
Party Spokesperson on Social Care
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Jackie has had 60 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 September 2021 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Party Spokesperson on Covid Recovery
Scottish Labour
27 February 2021 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Social Care
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Labour
06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
05 May 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
28 April 2020 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Labour
28 April 2020 - 01 March 2021
Election Co-ordinator
Scottish Labour
14 January 2021 - 27 February 2021
Interim Leader
Scottish Labour
03 April 2020 - 14 January 2021
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Labour
06 September 2018 - 05 May 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
25 May 2016 - 04 October 2018
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 04 October 2018
Party Spokesperson on Employment
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
20 April 2017 - 22 December 2017
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Acting Convener
20 April 2017 - 22 December 2017
conveners group
Member
20 April 2017 - 22 December 2017
Scottish Commission for Public Audit
Member
30 March 2017 - 20 April 2017
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Member
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Public Services
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Wealth Creation
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Substitute Member
02 September 2015 - 23 March 2016
Finance Committee
Member
08 January 2015 - 02 September 2015
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Labour
19 September 2012 - 08 January 2015
Welfare Reform Committee
Substitute Member
03 September 2013 - 08 January 2015
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2013 - 16 December 2014
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 28 June 2013
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Labour
27 June 2012 - 19 September 2012
Welfare Reform Committee
Member
18 April 2012 - 27 June 2012
Welfare Reform Committee
Substitute Member
27 October 2009 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Labour
07 October 2008 - 04 November 2009
Finance Committee
Deputy Convener
30 April 2009 - 04 November 2009
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
02 October 2008 - 29 April 2009
Health and Sport Committee
Member
30 March 2008 - 15 October 2008
Chief of Staff
Scottish Labour
02 October 2008 - 07 October 2008
Finance Committee
Member
20 September 2007 - 01 October 2008
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
01 May 2008 - 01 October 2008
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
18 September 2007 - 14 April 2008
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
17 September 2007 - 30 March 2008
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Parliamentary Business
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 - 30 March 2008
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Labour
19 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
European and External Relations Committee
Convener
19 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
conveners group
Member
13 June 2007 - 19 June 2007
European and External Relations Committee
Member
10 September 2003 - 02 April 2007
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
Public Petitions Committee
Member
04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
Justice 2 Committee
Member
05 September 2006 - 15 December 2006
Justice 2 SubCommittee
Convener
28 June 2006 - 05 September 2006
Justice 2 SubCommittee
Member
30 June 2004 - 08 May 2006
Edinburgh Tram Line One Bill Committee
Convener
16 June 2004 - 30 June 2004
Edinburgh Tram Line One Bill Committee
Member
26 September 2002 - 31 March 2003
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Substitute Member
29 November 2001 - 31 March 2003
Education Culture and Sport Committee
Member
16 January 2003 - 26 March 2003
Commissioner for Children and Young People Scotland Bill Committee
Member
01 November 2000 - 28 November 2001
Minister for Social Justice
Scottish Government
19 May 1999 - 01 November 2000
Deputy Minister for Social Inclusion, Equality and the Voluntary Sector
Scottish Government
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.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Jackie Baillie 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
Specialist Alcohol Services
1. Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what value it places on specialist alcohol services, such as the primary care alcohol nurse outreach service in Glasgow, in dealing with the reported public health crisis in relation to alcohol. (S6O-03396)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
World Asthma Day 2024
Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "I thank Emma Harper for securing this debate to mark world asthma day 2024. I also say well done to Jackie Dunbar, and urge her to keep going. I gave up smoking 22 years ago and have never looked back, so I encourage her to keep at it…
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People (Cass Review)
Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "The Cass review is a considered, evidence-based report that was drawn up by experts. It was led by Dr Hilary Cass, former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and it involved clinicians and young people themselves…
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2024
Motion of No Confidence
Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "I used to think that there really was nothing new in politics, but I have to say that the current period of chaotic government is exceptional, whether at Westminster or at Holyrood…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 1 May 2024
Local Participation in Planning Decisions (PE2075)
Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab): "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on the petition. I share many of the petitioner’s frustrations…
Votes
How Jackie Baillie has voted in Parliament
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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 against
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 against
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 for
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 abstained
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 for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Jackie Baillie in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Jackie Baillie has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it engaged with the UK Government in the drafting of the 2023 UK state report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination."
Answered by Emma Roddick on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it engaged with (a) black and minority ethnic people in Scotland, (b) race equality groups and (c) National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the drafting of Scotland's input to the 2023 UK state report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination."
Answered by Emma Roddick on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many times Dr Hilary Cass has met with (a) clinicians in Scotland and (b) Scottish Government officials, and when."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Cass Review is a valid scientific document."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will pause the commissioning of a new gender service by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS National Services Scotland while consideration is given to the Cass Review recommendations."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how the National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group will work together with any new working group considering the recommendations of the Cass Review."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it has reportedly set up a new working group to consider the recommendations of the Cass Review, in light of the existence of the National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government which datasets will be improved to ensure that action 131 of the Cancer Action Plan for Scotland 2023 to 2026, to improve data collection on metastatic breast cancer, is met."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps have been taken to deliver action 131 of the Cancer Action Plan for Scotland 2023 to 2026 to improve data collection on metastatic breast cancer."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 May 2024
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication of the first set of quarterly data from the National Audit of Metastatic Breast Cancer for England and Wales, whether improved data collected on metastatic breast cancer will be published in Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 May 2024
See all of Jackie Baillie's questions submitted in Parliament