Mark Ruskell
Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2003 - 2007
About Mark Ruskell
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6468
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Mark is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Mark is a member of 13 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nordic Countries
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Mark has 2 parliamentary and government roles
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Trustee
Scottish Commission For Public Audit
Member
Party Roles
Mark has 3 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Climate
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Mark has had 11 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
29 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
16 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Member
13 September 2018 - 16 September 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
29 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2006 - 02 April 2007
Environment and Rural Development Committee
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 - 07 June 2006
Environment and Rural Development Committee
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 - 09 September 2004
Environment and Rural Development Committee
Member
03 September 2003 - 30 June 2004
Environment and Rural Development Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Mark'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 Mark Ruskell. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until May 2017 I was a local authority councillor for Stirling Council (of Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pitt Terrace, Stirling FK8 2ET). I worked 15 hours per week in this role. Until 15 May 2016, when my salary ceased, I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum.
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 14 t o 16 August 2018 I travelled to Norway on a study visit to explore Deposit Return Schemes. The costs of the visit were approximately £689, £220 for hotel, £319 for flights and around £150 for meals, which were met by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (a registered charity that funds the charitable work of organisations that are building an inclusive, creative and sustainable society of Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG).
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am an Honorary Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Mark Ruskell 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: 9 February 2022
ScotRail
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "The Greens strongly agree with the minister that a people’s ScotRail must be rooted in the experiences of passengers and of course the dedicated women and men who work on our railways…
Chamber meeting date: 8 February 2022
The BBC (Funding)
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I thank Alex Cole-Hamilton for raising the topic for debate…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 8 February 2022
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I want to ask about the bigger picture. We have NPF4, the strategic transport projects review—which has just been announced—the national transport strategy and the budget. Are those all properly aligned…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 8 February 2022
Workplace Parking Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/4)
Mark Ruskell: "Where workplace parking levies have been introduced, they have raised millions and millions of pounds for public transport and active travel investment, but is there a requirement on councils to invest in those types of priorities…
Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2022
ScotRail
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Does the minister recognise that many ScotRail workers are concerned that the protections that they currently have against compulsory redundancy might be under jeopardy with the move towards the public ownership of ScotRail…
Votes
How Mark Ruskell has voted in Parliament
Find out how Mark Ruskell has voted recently.
Budget (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 7, 2022
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 10, 2022
Result 69 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Professional Qualifications Bill (UK Legislation)
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes, Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 10, 2022
Result 94 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-isolation) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 7, 2022
Supported by: George Adam
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Result 122 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
A New Vision for Justice
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 7, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Result 29 for, 93 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
A New Vision for Justice
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, February 7, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Result 25 for, 97 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Mark Ruskell in Parliament
Find out what motions Mark Ruskell has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Mark Ruskell has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with (a) NatureScot, (b) Country Sports Scotland and (c) other stakeholders regarding action to address reported concerns about the rapid decline of ptarmigan."
Answered by: Mairi McAllan on 15 February 2022
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect ptarmigan, currently classed under the UK Red List for birds, from further decline."
Answered by: Mairi McAllan on 15 February 2022
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with (a) rail unions and (b) other stakeholders in the last 12 months on developing new rail freight routes and services."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 14 February 2022
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when ScotRail’s response to the public consultation, Fit for the Future, will be published."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 14 February 2022
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with Avanti West Coast in the last 12 months regarding fair pay for Atalian Servest cleaners."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 14 February 2022
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 11 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how it apportions and spends the revenue raised in Scotland from Vehicle Excise Duty."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 11 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can introduce a Direct Vision Standard for HGVs in Scotland, and, if so, what consideration it has given to this."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of ScotRail's consultation on the staffing of ticket offices, whether it or Transport Scotland has assessed the potential impact of reduced ticket office opening hours on rail passenger safety."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 11 February 2022
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how passengers will be involved in ScotRail’s governance board once it moves into public ownership."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 11 February 2022
Asked by: Ruskell, Mark, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 25 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how rail unions will be involved in ScotRail's governance board once it moves into public ownership."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 10 February 2022
See all of Mark Ruskell's written questions submitted in Parliament