How did Lorna Slater vote? Edinburgh Central MSP voting record

Committees1 membership

Public Service Reform Committee Member

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

The most recent divisions Lorna Slater voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.

25 Jun 2026	Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population	Against
25 Jun 2026	Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population	Against
25 Jun 2026	Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population	For
25 Jun 2026	Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population	For
25 Jun 2026	Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population	Against
24 Jun 2026	Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031	For
24 Jun 2026	National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation	Abstain
24 Jun 2026	Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031	For
23 Jun 2026	Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change	Against
23 Jun 2026	Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change	For
23 Jun 2026	Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change	For
23 Jun 2026	Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation	Abstain
23 Jun 2026	Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change	Against
23 Jun 2026	Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change	For
17 Jun 2026	Affordable Bus Fares	For

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Register of interests8 entries

From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.

Controlled transactions1

No registrable interests. (lodged 21 May 2026)

Gifts1

No registrable interests. (lodged 21 May 2026)

Heritable property1

No registrable interests. (lodged 21 May 2026)

Interest in shares1

No registrable interests. (lodged 21 May 2026)

Overseas visits1

No registrable interests. (lodged 21 May 2026)

Remuneration and related undertaking1

No registrable interests. (lodged 21 May 2026)

Voluntary2

I am the chair of the committee for the community group Friends of Holyrood Park. (lodged 21 May 2026)
My husband works for Heriot Watt University. (lodged 21 May 2026)

Source: Register of Interests on parliament.scot.

Questions90 tabled

Lorna Slater has tabled 90 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to introduce legislation to (a) modernise Compulsory Purchase Orders and… 2 Jul 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to introduce legislation to (a) modernise Compulsory Purchase Orders and (b) implement Compulsory Sales Orders and Compulsory Lease Orders, to give local authorities more powers to deal with empty homes.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether Historic Environment Scotland has obtained a direction under section 11 of the L… 18 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether Historic Environment Scotland has obtained a direction under section 11 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 from the City of Edinburgh Council to exempt the Radical Road in Holyrood Park from access rights, and, if not, on what legal basis access to the road has been restricted for an extended period.

Answer · Mairi McAllan · 10 Jul 2026

Questions regarding day-to-day operational matters of Historic Environment Scotland, including queries relating to the management of Holyrood Park, are best answered directly by Historic Environment Scotland.I have asked Historic Environment Scotland to respond directly to the member with a full reply to her question in writing.

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Registers of Scotland missing its 2024 target to have 100% of land register… 18 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Registers of Scotland missing its 2024 target to have 100% of land registered and the reported impacts of an incomplete land register on the delivery of public services, including delays to progress on housing and infrastructure projects, increased legal and administrative costs, difficulty in progressing community ownership schemes and data quality issues affecting policy and planning, whether it considers that completing the register as soon as possible would reduce costs and improve service delivery.

Answer · Hannah Mary Goodlad · 29 Jun 2026

Registers of Scotland is a non-Ministerial Public Body answerable to the Scottish Parliament.In May 2014, Ministers invited the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland to take forward completion of the Land Register by 2024. With activity in the property market, targeted use of Keeper Induced Registration, a discounted Voluntary Registration fee and innovative use of data from the General Register of Sasines, the position, as of May 2026, isCoverageAt May 2026Land Register (completed)61.0%Land Register (pending)3.6%Indicative Sasines31.5%Total Land Coverage96.1%Full completion of the Land Register remains an important objective requiring the input of the Registers of Scotland and, critically, those who own land which is still in the General Register of Sasines. The Scottish Government will continue to support that work as well as taking forward work in other areas which contribute to the points raised.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to paragraph 142 of the 2025 final report of the SPCB Supported Bodies Landscap… 18 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to paragraph 142 of the 2025 final report of the SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee, whether it plans to undertake a strategic mapping exercise to identify the functions of all Scottish public bodies, including areas of overlap; and, if so, whether it will provide details of (a) who will be responsible for carrying out this work and (b) the expected timeline for its completion.

Answer · Ivan McKee · 6 Jul 2026

We will undertake a strategic review of the public body landscape. The First Minister’s 100 days programme commits to developing outline plans that will facilitate delivery of public service renewal. We will continue to work in partnership with stakeholders, such as public bodies, and trade unions to scope plans.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline how public bodies will be informed of their additional responsib… 20 May 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline how public bodies will be informed of their additional responsibilities under the enhanced biodiversity duty, which was legislated for by the Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026. 

Answer · Gillian Martin · 3 Jun 2026

A full review of the biodiversity duty reporting procedures is currently in progress.Any proposed changes to the reporting process will be subject to consultation before being implemented through secondary legislation. We will engage with public bodies throughout the review process and write to them to advise of planned changes.The current three-year biodiversity duty reporting cycle covers 2024-2026 inclusive, and reports for this period are due at the end of December 2026. We do not intend to make any changes to the reporting process before the end of this cycle, as this would not allow sufficient time for public bodies to consider and implement the changes. We will be writing to public bodies shortly to provide an update on the review process and reporting requirements for 2024-26.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a ScotRail discount scheme similar to the 16-17 Sav… 26 Feb 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a ScotRail discount scheme similar to the 16-17 Saver Railcard used by other rail operators.

Answer · Fiona Hyslop · 11 Mar 2026

In Scotland, concessionary travel on rail is the responsibility of local authorities, which have discretionary powers under the Transport Act 1985 to provide and fund local concessionary travel schemes for residents. The extent and terms of any such scheme are for individual local authorities to consider and decide upon.ScotRail currently offers discounted travel for those aged 16, 17 or 18 (or up to 25 years old and a full-time volunteer), who have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card. Eligible passengers receive 1/3 off most rail fares when travelling with ScotRail and 50% off weekly, monthly and annual tickets. Unlike the scheme the Member is referring to, ScotRail’s offer does not require the £35 upfront annual fee.

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the responses to its consultation, Enhancing the accessibility… 16 Dec 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the responses to its consultation, Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland’s homes, which closed on 21 December 2023.

Answer · Mairi McAllan · 6 Jan 2026

We expect to publish the consultation responses over the coming months, where respondents have consented to their comments being made public.

To ask the Scottish Government whether the fundamental review of the adaptations system, as set out in its Housing to 2… 16 Dec 2025 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether the fundamental review of the adaptations system, as set out in its Housing to 2040 strategy, will take account of the needs of (a) minority ethnic communities, (b) other groups with protected characteristics and (c) the demands of an increasing ageing population, and when an update on the recommendations to improve the system will be published.

Answer · Mairi McAllan · 14 Jan 2026

In September, I committed to begin work on the review of the housing adaptations system by the end of 2025. This review will make recommendations on how best to improve and streamline the system and better target resources.I am pleased to be able to confirm that this work is underway and my officials are currently finalising a project plan and contacted stakeholders in December to formally invite them to participate in the advisory group. Formal engagement with the group will begin in early 2026.This preparatory work will ensure that the needs of all older and disabled people in Scotland, including ethnic minorities and those with protected characteristics, will be represented and considered as part of the review and that we have a system that is fit for purpose for anyone who needs to use it.

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Motions lodged50 lodged

7 Jul 2026	Scottish Public Services Ombudsman	8 sig.
10 Jun 2026	Public Service Reform: Empowering Staff, Service Users and Local Communities	0 sig.
2 Jun 2026	A Wool Strategy for Scotland	23 sig.
27 May 2026	It’s Scotland’s Energy	3 sig.
26 May 2026	Celebrating Hearts Women’s First Title Success	18 sig.
18 May 2026	Recognising the Success and Progress of Heart of Midlothian	12 sig.

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Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things Lorna Slater has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

18 Jun 2026 Provisional Outturn 2025-26 (draft)

I am grateful to the minister for highlighting the impact of Green policies such as free bus travel and free school meals. The Scottish Greens have always maintained that progressive public services should be underpinned by sustainable and…

11 Jun 2026 Decision Time (draft)

My apologies, Presiding Officer. That was left over from when the app was not working.

11 Jun 2026 Public Service Reform (Staff, Service Users and Local Communities) (draft)

The Labour amendment specifically talks about cutting public bodies, but not about making sure that their remits do not overlap, which would involve changing the remits of those bodies. It may be that, in the course of consultation with th…

11 Jun 2026 Public Service Reform (Staff, Service Users and Local Communities) (draft)

Reforming our public services means making sure that they are sustainable for the long term. It also means ensuring that they are delivering what we need them to deliver, including healthcare that is free at the point of need. Poverty is e…