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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Zen Ghani
Scottish National Party MSP for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok
At a glance Zen Ghani is a Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out. At Holyrood an abstention is a deliberate recorded vote, distinct from not voting at all.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Committees
- Transport Committee Member
Voting record
The most recent divisions Zen Ghani 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 | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | 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 | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | Against |
Register of interests
From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.
Controlled transactions1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Heritable property1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking2
- Until 7 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Caseworker for Claire Haughey MSP (of 85 Main Street, Rutherglen, G73 2JQ). I spent 24 hours per week on this role prior to my resignation and received remuneration of £28,500 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £302.39 on 29 May 2026. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
- I am a Councillor for Glasgow City Council (of Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, G2 1DU). I work in the region of 14 hours per week in this role. I receive a salary and use of a phone and laptop. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Voluntary1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Questions
Zen Ghani has tabled 2 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what steps were taken to achieve a near-record 93.5% of school leavers heading into posi…
To ask the Scottish Government what steps were taken to achieve a near-record 93.5% of school leavers heading into positive destinations in 2024-25.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its 2025 pledge to provide 150,000 additional NHS a…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its 2025 pledge to provide 150,000 additional NHS appointments and procedures.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 18 Jun 2026 | Congratulations to Derek Reid BEM on Recognition in The King’s Birthday Honours | 10 sig. |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Congratulating Merrylee Primary School | 10 sig. |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Congratulating Dandelion Cafe on Receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Scottish Takeaway Awards 2026 | 12 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Zen Ghani has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I welcome the minister’s response and the positive work that has been done by schools across Scotland. Will he outline the work that has been done in my constituency of Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, and the positive impact that it has had o…
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I welcome the minister’s response and the positive work that has been done by schools across Scotland. Will he outline the work that has been done in my constituency of Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok, and the positive impact that it has had o…
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Presiding Officer, I will ask my question again.To ask the Scottish Government what steps were taken to achieve a near-record 93.5 per cent of school leavers heading into positive destinations in 2024-25.
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Presiding Officer, I will ask my question again.To ask the Scottish Government what steps were taken to achieve a near-record 93.5 per cent of school leavers heading into positive destinations in 2024-25.
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I declare an interest as an elected member of Glasgow City Council. To ask the Scottish Government what steps were taken to achieve a near-record 93.5 per cent of school leavers heading into positive destinations in 2024-25. (S7O-00125)
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I declare an interest as an elected member of Glasgow City Council. To ask the Scottish Government what steps were taken to achieve a near-record 93.5 per cent of school leavers heading into positive destinations in 2024-25. (S7O-00125)
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I welcome the cabinet secretary’s response. I am proud that the Scottish National Party Government is committed to renewing and investing in our health service, and it is clear that our NHS is turning a corner. Can the cabinet secretary ad…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I welcome the cabinet secretary’s response. I am proud that the Scottish National Party Government is committed to renewing and investing in our health service, and it is clear that our NHS is turning a corner. Can the cabinet secretary ad…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its 2025 pledge to provide 150,000 additional national health service appointments and procedures. (S7O-00087)
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its 2025 pledge to provide 150,000 additional national health service appointments and procedures. (S7O-00087)
11 Jun 2026 Public Service Reform (Staff, Service Users and Local Communities) (draft)
I declare my interest: I am an elected councillor on Glasgow City Council.I congratulate you, Deputy Presiding Officer, on your election, and Ivan McKee on his appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform.It is the greatest h…
11 Jun 2026 Maternity Services (draft)
I welcome the cabinet secretary’s statement and the manifesto commitment to an independent report on the maternal mortality that is faced by Scotland’s black and Asian communities. It is essential that communities that face systemic barrie…
28 May 2026 Decision Time (draft)
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My device seemed not to connect. I would have voted no.
14 May 2026 Oaths and Affirmations (draft)
Bi-smi llahi r-rahmani r-rahim.I, Zen Ghani, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Seat & career
- Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok Constituency MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.