Alexander Stewart
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
About Alexander Stewart
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6134
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
31 Canmore Street
Dunfermline
Fife
KY12 7NU
Phone: 01383 720530
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Alexander is a member of 2 committees
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Alexander is a member of 9 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Heart and Circulatory Diseases
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Stroke
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Alexander has 1 parliamentary and government role
Congress Of Local And Regional Authorities Of The Council Of Europe
Member
Party Roles
Alexander has 3 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on External Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Constitution
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Alexander has had 25 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 May 2022 - 29 June 2023
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
23 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Older People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Just Transition
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Fair Work
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 September 2021
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Planning
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 03 September 2019
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 17 May 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
09 March 2017 - 29 June 2017
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Alexander's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Alexander Stewart 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: 6 December 2023
Arts Sector (Support)
1. Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting the arts sector. (S6O-02830)"
Chamber meeting date: 6 December 2023
Ticket Levy Schemes (Music Venues)
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Grass-roots music venues are key to supporting emerging Scottish talent, and it is vital that the talent gets that support. However, in Scotland this year, 22 per cent of grass-roots music venues have closed or are in crisis…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 30 November 2023
Historic Environment Strategy
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Good morning, gentlemen. Mr Paterson talked in his opening statement about a joined-up effort—joined-up thinking is needed about how to manage the strategy. You have touched on collaboration…
Chamber meeting date: 29 November 2023
Age Scotland (80th Anniversary)
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I thank Kenneth Gibson for bringing this important debate to the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 23 November 2023
HMP Stirling (Noise Complaints)
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Residents are exhausted by the continued disturbances. The new facility continues to fail the inmates and residents, who cannot wait months for mitigation measures to be implemented. They need action, and they need it now…
Votes
How Alexander Stewart has voted in Parliament
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Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 4, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Joe FitzPatrick
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 63 for, 56 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 1 for, 119 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 56 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 25 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 31 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Alexander Stewart in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Alexander Stewart has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting the arts sector."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 December 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government which public organisation is responsible for safeguarding the nearby residents of HMP & YOI Stirling, including many children and older and disabled people, in light of reports that they continue to experience daily noise disturbances from the facility, and what its position is on how Stirling Council was able to…
Answer expected on 11 December 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm the costs associated with the (a) production and (b) publication of the paper, Our marine sector in an independent Scotland."
Answer expected on 11 December 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether it has any plans to conduct an analysis of the impact of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2021 since its introduction."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 November 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many civil servants worked on the production of the latest Building a New Scotland paper on immigration and EU policy."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there are any circumstances in which it would be acceptable or appropriate for an electricity distribution network company to fell trees on land in relation to which a wayleave is in place, but where the landowner has not been informed of the intention to carry out the felling."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 October 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there are any circumstances in which it would be acceptable or appropriate for an electricity distribution network company to retain equipment on land when the landowner has given notice to remove the equipment and a necessary wayleave has not been applied for."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 October 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Fire Brigades Union’s report, Firestorm, which reportedly warns that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is in "crisis"."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what issues are considered relevant when considering a claim for compensation from a landowner for the granting of a necessary wayleave, and whether such relevant issues should be detailed by the Reporter in their report to the Scottish Ministers."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 24 October 2023
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding short-term let licensing, what its position is on whether holiday accommodation providers that have multiple similar premises types on the same site should be required to pay a licence fee for each individual accommodation that they provide."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 20 October 2023
See all of Alexander Stewart's questions submitted in Parliament