Scottish National Party
MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Western Isles (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
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27 June 2024 - 13 June 2025
Scottish Government
29 June 2023 - 17 June 2024
Substitute Member
01 February 2023 - 17 June 2024
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17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
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08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
Substitute Member
06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021
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06 October 2020 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 06 October 2020
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25 February 2020 - 01 September 2020
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06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
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18 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Scottish Government
06 December 2011 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 06 December 2011
Scottish Government
27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Government
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Member
14 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
02 September 2008 - 20 May 2010
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 02 September 2008
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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: 18 November 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "My Western Isles constituency can boast a long and proud fishing heritage…
Chamber meeting date: 13 November 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "Will the minister give an indication of the importance that the Scottish Government places on further developing a razor clam fishery in future, specifically in areas such as the Western Isles?"
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "Since it was reconvened, this Parliament has delivered radical and ambitious land reform, providing a challenge to the highly concentrated pattern of land ownership across huge areas of Scotland that a number of members have mentioned…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 5 November 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "I realise that there is a limit to what you can comment on, but I will pick up on some of those themes. On the administrative impact, Lord Duthie, the chairman of the Land Court, has commented on the system for appeals under the new arrangements…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 5 November 2025
Alasdair Allan: "I am interested in Thornton specifically. Am I right in thinking that Thornton is not currently operating?"
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Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Ben Macpherson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 64 for, 53 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 17, 2025
Supported by: Pam Duncan-Glancy
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 61 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 53 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 17, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 63 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Ben Macpherson, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Kate Forbes, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 58 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Find out what motions Alasdair Allan has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:28 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 29 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the ban on biodegradable municipal waste going to landfill after 31 December 2025."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:12 June 2024
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:5 June 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recently published data from Scotland’s Census on the number of people with Gaelic language skills."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:15 May 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it can make to Loganair to ensure that constituents in Na h-Eileanan an Iar are not disadvantaged as a result of recent changes to flight timetables."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:1 May 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the NHS supports the health of rural and islands communities through regular visits from consultants."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:29 April 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 30 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on implementing the Border Target Operating Model."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:17 April 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its approach alongside Bòrd na Gàidhlig to secure the long-term future of the Gaelic Officers Scheme."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:26 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what estimated works will be necessary at Lochmaddy pier, in light of the expected arrival of newer CalMac vessels."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:28 February 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 29 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next paper in the Building a New Scotland series will be published."
Asked by: Dr Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:28 February 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what factors are assessed when determining vessel deployment decisions for Western Isles ferry routes."
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