Lorna Slater
Scottish Green Party
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2021 - present day
About Lorna Slater
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6997
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Lorna is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Lorna is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Lorna does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Lorna has 3 party roles
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Economic Recovery
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Green Industrial Strategy
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Lorna has had 2 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 August 2021 - 25 April 2024
Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity
Scottish Government
17 June 2021 - 08 September 2021
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Lorna'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 Lorna Slater. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 18 June I was an Engineering Project Manager with Orbital Marine Power Ltd, a firm concerned with the design, build and deployment of tidal turbines (of Exchange Place 2, 5 Semple St, Edinburgh EH3 8BL). I received remuneration of between £60,001 and £65,000 per annum and spent approximately 3 days per month on the role until my departure, on 18 June 2021. I received a final payment of £1451.75 on 28 June 2021. (Amended interest 30 June 2021]
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
My husband is a freelance filmmaker who may apply for Government grants from time to time in the course of his work.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 31 August 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Lorna Slater 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: 14 May 2024
Action to Tackle Climate Change
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "I am grateful to Maurice Golden for securing the debate, and I welcome the opportunity to speak on this vitally important topic. The events of the past few weeks have made two things clear to me…
Chamber meeting date: 7 May 2024
First Minister
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "I congratulate John Swinney on behalf of myself and the Scottish Green group…
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Climate Emergency
3. Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "The First Minister’s Government announced a new package of measures to ramp up action on climate change just a few weeks ago…
Chamber meeting date: 30 April 2024
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Lorna Slater (Lothian) (Green): "I welcome the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill coming to the chamber for debate at stage 1. I extend my congratulations to Gillian Mackay on her championing of the bill…
Chamber meeting date: 23 April 2024
Ban on Plastic-containing Wet Wipes (Water and Sewerage Charges)
The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (Lorna Slater): "I was pleased to announce this week that we will this year introduce regulations to ban wet wipes containing plastic. That follows a United Kingdom-wide consultation in which 95 per cent of respondents agreed with our proposals…
Votes
How Lorna Slater has voted in Parliament
Find out how Lorna Slater has voted recently.
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Roz McCall
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 29 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, May 13, 2024
Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 95 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 62 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, May 13, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 62 for, 61 against, 1 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 69 for, 33 against, 22 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Lorna Slater in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Lorna Slater has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to ensure that (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators have appropriate measures in place, such as demarcation areas or no activity areas, to protect the public using the water for recreation, while ensuring the requirements of the access code are maintained."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legal duty (a) Forth Ports and (b) other port operators in the Firth of Forth have to ensure the safety of any members of the public who are lawfully using the water for recreational purposes under Outdoor Access legislation."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 13 September 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 20 August 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on talks with the Scottish Green Party on a potential co-operation agreement."
Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 20 August 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 21 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 16 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that money invested in economic recovery by way of grants, loans and other funding will support fair work practices and climate obligations for any companies that receive support."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2021
Asked by: Slater, Lorna, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 June 2021