Alasdair Allan
Scottish National Party
MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Western Isles (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
About Alasdair Allan
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01851 700357
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Contact at local office
20 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
HS1 2DR
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Committees
Alasdair is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Alasdair is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gaelic
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Islands
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nordic Countries
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Alasdair does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Alasdair does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Alasdair has had 10 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Substitute Member
06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
06 October 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 06 October 2020
Education and Skills Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 01 September 2020
Justice Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Social Security Committee
Member
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Member
14 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Substitute Member
02 September 2008 - 20 May 2010
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 02 September 2008
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Alasdair's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Alasdair Allan 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: 8 December 2022
Neurodivergent People (Provision of Information in Easy-read Formats)
4. Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues in relation to the automatic provision by public service bodies of easy-read formats to accommodate the needs of people who are neurodiverse…
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee meeting date: 7 December 2022
Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "I will come in briefly. Mr Mountain raised a point about the importance of eradicating mink in many parts of Scotland, and he cited the Hebrides…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 1 December 2022
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "My question is mainly for those of you who work in devolved areas, but others should feel free to join in. A couple of you have touched on how the bill would impact on the wider nature of devolution and how, in turn, that would impact on you…
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee meeting date: 30 November 2022
Avian Flu in Scotland
Alasdair Allan: "I do not want to minimise the extent of the outbreak, given its impact, not least on wild birds, but can you say a wee bit more about that…
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee meeting date: 30 November 2022
Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "You touched on the issue of loopholes, and I am aware of where you think the dangers might lie. How did you weigh up the concern that was expressed on animal welfare grounds about the dangers of such loopholes…
Votes
How Alasdair Allan has voted in Parliament
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International Human Rights Days
Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Result 29 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
International Human Rights Days
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Result 23 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
International Human Rights Days
Submitted by: Christina McKelvie, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Supported by: Ben Macpherson, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Result 86 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
The State of the Scottish Education System
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Supported by: Clare Haughey, Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Result 66 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Result 30 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Alasdair Allan in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Alasdair Allan has asked
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Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to facilitating postal deliveries of prescriptions for people in rural areas who are housebound and have no access to a community pharmacy."
Answer expected on 9 January 2023
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Barra and Vatersay Community Campus project."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with ministerial colleagues in relation to the automatic provision by public service bodies of easy read formats to accommodate the needs of people who are neurodiverse."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 December 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the timetable for the awarding of the next Clyde and Hebrides ferry services contract."
Answer expected on 9 December 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it can make to EE regarding the reported significant phone signal and broadband disruption for the area of Uig in the Isle of Lewis, which is now reportedly entering its second month of severe issues, and what consideration has been given to such recurring problems during the planning for the…
Answered by Ivan McKee on 24 November 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is the case that Island Communities Impact Assessments (ICIAs) are required to be carried out in relation to areas that are near to proposed Highly Protected Marine Areas, and, if it is the case, whether any such ICIAs have been conducted to date."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 10 November 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported concerns over low blood stocks, whether the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service will consider resuming donations from the Western Isles which were suspended in 2017."
Answered by Maree Todd on 9 November 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is regarding the implications for its housing strategy to the latest Registers of Scotland UK House Price Index figures, which were published on 19 October 2022."
Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how its Covid Recovery Strategy is supporting rural and island tourism businesses."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2022
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it can make to the UK Government regarding any reduction in access to skilled crew fishing vessels in the Western Isles from 1 November 2022 as a result of the UK Government's reported plan to strictly implement existing transit visa regulations with regards to non-EU fishers, such as those from…
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 17 October 2022
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