Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Edinburgh Western (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
29 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
08 November 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021
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29 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
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08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
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16 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016
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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: 24 April 2025
3. Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western) (LD): "After four years of asking, I have finally got the message—I am pretty sure that I know when the Cabinet is next going to meet…
Chamber meeting date: 22 April 2025
Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western) (LD): "I am very grateful to have the opportunity to express on behalf of the Scottish Liberal Democrats our profound sympathy and our sorrow at the passing of the Holy Father…
Chamber meeting date: 22 April 2025
Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western) (LD): "My party accepts the judgment of the Supreme Court and the legal clarity that it provides, but we also recognise that the trans and non-binary people whom we all represent will be afraid today…
Chamber meeting date: 22 April 2025
Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western) (LD): "Unlike Stephen Kerr, I welcome the debate. It is right that, from time to time, members reflect on the international context in which we find ourselves…
Chamber meeting date: 2 April 2025
Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western) (LD): "Members of Christina’s family and Keith, there are days when this place sits in shadow—in times of national crisis or of political rancour and on days of grief such as today—but there are times when it absolutely shines…
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Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 22 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 34 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 7 for, 111 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 103 for, 17 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 30 for, 84 against, 5 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Alex Cole-Hamilton has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any consideration has been given to an emergency dental scheme that prioritises dental treatment for vulnerable groups who lack access."
Answer expected on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 22 April 2025
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 9 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is addressing the reported national shortage of specialist additional support needs staff in mainstream schools."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 9 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is being given to Police Scotland in its efforts to deal with sectarianism acts associated with football games, including the Rangers versus Celtic (Old Firm) derby."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 16 April 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 9 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported increasing number of pupils with additional support needs in mainstream schools, what steps it is taking to ensure that schools are equipped with the necessary resources, training and staffing…
Answer expected on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 9 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what policies have been implemented to support young carers who face barriers in pursuing (a) further or higher education and (b) secure employment."
Answer expected on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 9 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to prohibit water companies from discharging raw sewage into rivers, lakes and coastal areas in Scotland."
Answer expected on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 9 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what initiatives there are to support young people who leave school with no or few SQA qualifications."
Answer expected on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 18 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what visits Healthcare Improvement Scotland made to the Skye House mental health unit between 2017 and 2024."
Answered by Maree Todd on 1 April 2025
Asked by: Cole-Hamilton, Alex, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 14 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is implementing to provide timely support for carers and families in emergency situations, particularly where people are entitled to funding but face extended waiting times or financial hardship due to a lack of support or delayed assessments."
Answered by Maree Todd on 28 March 2025
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