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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Edinburgh
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Stornoway
HS1 2DR
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
27 June 2024 - 13 June 2025
Scottish Government
29 June 2023 - 17 June 2024
Substitute Member
01 February 2023 - 17 June 2024
Member
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
Member
08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
Substitute Member
06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 October 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 06 October 2020
Member
25 February 2020 - 01 September 2020
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Member
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: 17 September 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 11 September 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "I thank Sarah Boyack for bringing this important debate to the chamber, and I congratulate the Scottish Youth Parliament on its work…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 11 September 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "I want to pick up on the point that was made about mainstreaming and the point that was made about health by Anne Lyden, who anticipated my question…
Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "My constituency is prone to significant flooding, and at the weekend alerts were again issued for Stornoway and Baleshare. The minister might be aware that the Baleshare causeway was built in the 1960s…
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2025
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "As the minister has said, every drug death is a tragedy, although I note the decrease in drug deaths last year, which is to be welcomed…
Find out how Alasdair Allan has voted recently.
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 15, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Result 71 for, 46 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 12 for, 101 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 63 for, 48 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 45 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 28 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
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: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 June 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on implementing the Border Target Operating Model."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 30 April 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 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."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next paper in the Building a New Scotland series will be published."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 29 February 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what factors are assessed when determining vessel deployment decisions for Western Isles ferry routes."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it can make on behalf of any small businesses in the Western Isles that are reportedly facing increases of thousands of pounds per week in delivery expenses as a result of a local haulage company being taken over by the multinational company, DFDS."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 28 February 2024
See all of Alasdair Allan's questions submitted in Parliament