Alexander Burnett
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Aberdeenshire West (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Alexander Burnett
Contact details
Contact online
Website: alexanderburnett.com
X (previously known as Twitter): @AJABurnett
Facebook: Alexander's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5642
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
8 Castle Street
Huntly
Aberdeenshire
AB54 8BP
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Alexander is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Alexander is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Autism
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Care Leavers
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Construction
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Funerals and Bereavement
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rugby Development in Scotland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Alexander has 1 parliamentary and government role
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
Party Roles
Alexander has 1 party role
Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Alexander has had 16 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 22 September 2022
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 22 September 2022
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
20 May 2022 - 20 September 2022
Deputy Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Europe
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Party Spokesperson on International Development
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Energy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Connectivity
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Islands
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Energy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Business
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Parliamentary Business
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
Register of interests
Alexander's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Alexander Burnett 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: 27 March 2024
Renewable Energy Sector (Economic Impact)
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "I, too, thank Audrey Nicoll for bringing the motion to the chamber for debate. The energy sector supports hundreds of thousands of livelihoods in the north-east and is vital to Scotland and the UK economy…
Chamber meeting date: 6 March 2024
Income Tax
1. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact of its current income tax policy, in light of reports that higher taxes could deter experienced professionals from moving to Scotland. (S6O-03158)"
Chamber meeting date: 10 January 2024
Historic Environment Scotland Sites (Reopening)
8. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the reopening of Historic Environment Scotland sites following the completion of work to make them safe for the public, including when the remaining sites will reopen. (S6O-02933)"
Chamber meeting date: 14 December 2023
Antisocial Behaviour on Buses
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "As other members have said, many of us have heard about examples in our constituencies of young people travelling around to cause havoc under the Scottish Government’s free bus travel scheme for those aged under 22…
Chamber meeting date: 7 December 2023
Teacher Induction Scheme
5. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of Aberdeenshire secondary school parent councils calling for changes to the teacher induction scheme. (S6O-02850)"
Votes
How Alexander Burnett has voted in Parliament
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Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Alexander Burnett in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Alexander Burnett has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in each of the last five years, how many domestic abuse case trials that went ahead had been delayed by (a) between one and two years, (b) between two and three years and (c) three years or longer."
Answered by Angela Constance on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) discussions it has had regarding and (b) consideration it has given to the use of integrated cognitive behaviour treatment (I-CBTE) for patients with eating disorders and anorexia."
Answered by Maree Todd on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been carried out of the number of eating disorder patients who are neurodivergent."
Answered by Maree Todd on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what pathways of support and treatment are available to eating disorder patients who may require non-standardised care."
Answered by Maree Todd on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government under whose ministerial remit its support for Scottish Men's Sheds Association falls."
Answer expected on 29 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Energy Consents Unit should submit planning applications under sections 36 and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to be considered at a public local inquiry, where the relevant local authority has objected to the planning application."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the views of north east Scotland communities and campaign groups are fully considered by the Energy Consents Unit when assessing planning applications under sections 36 and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25728 by Angela Constance on 4 March 2024, whether it can provide a detailed breakdown of the £91…
Answered by Angela Constance on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25727 by Angela Constance on 4 March 2024, whether it will provide details of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service's work to minimise the cost of producing transcripts of court cases, and what the timescales are for the completion of this work."
Answered by Angela Constance on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25336 by Maree Todd on 4 March 2024, in relation to those who attended their first appointment for assessment in the last five years, how many people experienced each of the three main outcomes that were listed in the previous answer."
Answer expected on 7 May 2024
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