Jackie Dunbar
Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Jackie Dunbar
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliamanet
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5067
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
12a Mastrick Shopping Centre
Greenfern Place
Mastrick
Aberdeen
AB16 6JR
Phone: 01224 011936
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Jackie is a member of 3 committees
Criminal Justice Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Jackie is a member of 6 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jackie does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Jackie does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Jackie had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
16 November 2023 - 04 March 2024
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
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.
Here is the register for Jackie Dunbar. The date of their initial statement was 20 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I was a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council (of Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1FY). I spent around 20-30 hours per week on this role. I received a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Registered 20 May 2021, Amended interest 5 May 2022]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I jointly own a semi-detached house in Aberdeen with a market value of between £ £150,001– £200,000. I acquired this property on 30 January 2023. I received no income from the property. From 15 April 2024 the house has been my main residence. [Registered 2 June 2023, Amended interest 17 April 2024, Ceased interest 17 April 2024]
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Scottish National Party.
I am a Burgess of Aberdeen City.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Jackie Dunbar 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: 16 May 2024
Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service Contract (Tender Process)
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "It is my understanding that the consultation ran for 12 weeks and closed in early March…
Chamber meeting date: 16 May 2024
Prison Population
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I apologise to the chamber, as I will have to leave the chamber after I have asked my question, and I am grateful to the Presiding Officer for being so accommodating in allowing me to do so…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2024
Action to Tackle Climate Change
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I jus want to clarify something. The new incinerator was opened in Aberdeen city, not in Aberdeenshire. That is the second time that you have said that today, so I wanted to clarify that point."
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 14 May 2024
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "Thank you, convener…
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
World Asthma Day 2024
Jackie Dunbar (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP): "I congratulate Emma Harper on securing this members’ business debate for world asthma day. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects more than 250 million folk around the world…
Votes
How Jackie Dunbar has voted in Parliament
Find out how Jackie Dunbar 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 for
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 against
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 Jackie Dunbar in Parliament
Find out what motions Jackie Dunbar has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Jackie Dunbar has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Poppyscotland’s Credit their Service campaign."
Answer expected on 3 June 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure that any armed forces compensation is not included in means testing calculations in relation to Scottish social security benefits."
Answer expected on 3 June 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how its work on wildlife management can help address the reported threats to nature and biodiversity restoration posed by American mink."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 April 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the draft Bioenergy Policy Statement will be published."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider stocking alcohol-free variants of spirits, wine and other alcoholic beverages in the Scottish Parliament gift shop."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work that it is doing to support elected representatives to take parental leave."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent ONS data, what assessment it has made of the impact on Scotland’s public finances of the UK entering a recession in 2023."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 February 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the prevalence of vape spiking, and how this compares to other means of spiking."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 5 February 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the dangers of vape spiking, and whether this may differ compared to other means of spiking."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 5 February 2024
Asked by: Dunbar, Jackie, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the net zero secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the role of the renewable energy sector in meeting its net zero ambitions."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024
See all of Jackie Dunbar's questions submitted in Parliament