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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Fulton MacGregor
Scottish National Party MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston
At a glance Fulton MacGregor is a Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Coatbridge and Chryston.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Fulton MacGregor did not vote in 42. 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
Voting record
The most recent divisions Fulton MacGregor voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 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 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 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 | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Appointment of Law Officers | For |
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 undertaking1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Voluntary1
- I am registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Questions
Fulton MacGregor has tabled 361 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s plans for the new Universit…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s plans for the new University Hospital Monklands.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the guidance provided to local authorities on home-to-school tran…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the guidance provided to local authorities on home-to-school transport policies, to ensure that children who live across more than one residence are not disadvantaged compared with those living at a single address.
Answer · Mairi McAllan · 24 Jun 2026
Local councils have a statutory duty under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to make home to school transport arrangements for eligible pupils and have significant discretion in how those arrangements are provided.The Scottish Government updated its school transport guidance in December 2025, providing advice to local councils on their responsibilities in relation to children who live in more than one residence during the school week. This update was informed by engagement with relevant stakeholders, including Connect and Shared Parenting Scotland.The guidance makes clear there is no legislative barrier to prevent councils from taking account within school transport arrangements the needs of pupils who live in more than one household during the school week.We will continue to keep this guidance under review. It remains the responsibility of local councils to determine how best to meet the needs of pupils and their families within the existing legal and policy framework for home to school transport.
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Community Right to Buy Review.
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Community Right to Buy Review.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to ensuring that children and young people with long-term conditi…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to ensuring that children and young people with long-term conditions are structurally and meaningfully included in governance, prioritisation and strategic design decisions regarding its Long Term Conditions Framework, including through the development of a parallel children and young people’s long-term conditions framework to run concurrently with the adult framework.
Answer · Jenni Minto · 9 Mar 2026
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43794 on 26 February 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
To ask the Scottish Government what the reason is for the reported exclusion of children and young people’s servi…
To ask the Scottish Government what the reason is for the reported exclusion of children and young people’s services from the current strategic work to develop its Long Term Conditions Framework, including from recent governance and scoping events, and what steps it will take to ensure that children and young people are structurally included in the design of governance, advisory arrangements and strategic priorities at the current stage of the process, in line with its commitments under the Disability Equality Plan, the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People (2025–2030), and its duties under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
Answer · Jenni Minto · 9 Mar 2026
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43794 on 26 February 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for new claims, redeterminations and ap…
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for new claims, redeterminations and appeals for the Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the identification of deep vein thrombosis and pulm…
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to increase the identification of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in primary care.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for people with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS).
To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for people with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS).
Answer · Jenni Minto · 10 Feb 2026
Support for people with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is provided by NHS Boards, and the Scottish Government expects Boards to deliver high-quality, safe and effective, person-centred care. Support is often provided in primary care, with referral to secondary care if required to rule out other causes of symptoms or to provide management care.NHS Inform also provides accessible public information on PoTS, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis and approaches to management, helping patients and families to better understand the condition and support self-management alongside clinical care: Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) - NHS.PoTS UK offers information and advice on managing and living with PoTS, including self-management, mental health support and medication guidance. Their resources are available at: Managing PoTS - PoTS UK.STARS (the Heart Rhythm Alliance) also provides information and resources to support patients and families living with PoTS: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) – STARS – UK (heartrhythmalliance.org).
Motions lodged
| 16 Jul 2026 | Congratulations to Chryston High School Pupil Amy Brown | 6 sig. |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Congratulations to Brynn MacDonald on British Open Figure Skating Success | 6 sig. |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Recognising the Contribution of Steve Clarke to Scottish Football | 15 sig. |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Protecting Vulnerable Consumers Following Termination of Family Protection Plan Insurance Scheme | 13 sig. |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Congratulating Bizzi Izzi’s at the View on Winning Best Coffee Award for the Third Time at the Hilton Awards | 8 sig. |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Potential Closure of the Time Capsule Ice Rink | 14 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Fulton MacGregor has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Jun 2026 National Health Service Capital Projects (draft)
As one of the two Monklands MSPs, I cannot stand here and say that I am happy with today’s announcement. As the health secretary will be aware, Monklands hospital urgently needs to be replaced. Various concerns have been raised about the a…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I thank Stephen Kerr for that intervention, but he knows fine well that that is not what I said. I welcome the investment in our prison estates. I meant that, of the money that is in the criminal justice system, the balance should be weigh…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I will take an intervention from Stephen Kerr.
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
Scotland’s prison population is at a critical point. As the motion demonstrates, the Scottish Government recognises the importance of the issue and is taking action through sustained investment, careful planning and a clear focus on public…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I welcomed the news late last year that the board of NHS Lanarkshire had approved the full business case for the new University hospital Monklands. Along with Neil Gray and others, I have been on site to observe the preparatory work and to…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I welcomed the news late last year that the board of NHS Lanarkshire had approved the full business case for the new University hospital Monklands. Along with Neil Gray and others, I have been on site to observe the preparatory work and to…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s plans for the new University hospital Monklands. (S7O-00085)
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on NHS Lanarkshire’s plans for the new University hospital Monklands. (S7O-00085)
9 Jun 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
In recent days, many members of the tartan army have reported that they have suddenly had their electronic system for travel authorization—ESTA—revoked by the United States Government, forcing them to jump through new hoops or even travel …
3 Jun 2026 National Health Service (draft)
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I welcome you to your role.As this is my first speech since the election, I take the opportunity to thank the people of Coatbridge and Chryston for returning me to represent them for the third time, wit…
2 Jun 2026 Summer of Sport (draft)
Will the minister take an intervention?
2 Jun 2026 Phone-free Classrooms (draft)
Deputy Presiding Officer, I also welcome you to your role.As doctors have recently warned that social media can be just as harmful to children as smoking, I welcome the Scottish Government’s action to introduce phone-free classrooms and mi…
14 May 2026 Oaths and Affirmations (draft)
I, Fulton James MacGregor, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.11:11Meeting suspended.11:31On resumin…
25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time
I never pressed the request-to-speak button.
25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I never pressed the request-to-speak button.
25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time
The existing processes have achieved a lot, in revitalising parts of Scotland through community right to buy mechanisms, but those processes ask a lot of the groups that put forward proposals. What are the cabinet secretary’s views on how …
25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
The existing processes have achieved a lot, in revitalising parts of Scotland through community right to buy mechanisms, but those processes ask a lot of the groups that put forward proposals. What are the cabinet secretary’s views on how …
25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the community right to buy review. (S6O-05700)
25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the community right to buy review. (S6O-05700)
24 Mar 2026 Adoption Support for Families (draft)
I welcome the minister’s engagement on this issue. When she talks about access to services, does that include child and adolescent mental health services, as we spoke about last week? A lot of adoptive families told us through the work of …
Seat & career
- Coatbridge and Chryston Constituency MSP 7 May 2026 – present
- Coatbridge and Chryston Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
- Coatbridge and Chryston Constituency MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2016 – 4 May 2021
Allowances
2025 (latest published)
Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)
Contact & offices
Constituency
Atrium Business Centre, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4EF
Parliamentary
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.