Beatrice Wishart
Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Shetland Islands (Constituency) 2019 - present day
About Beatrice Wishart
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6296
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Beatrice is a member of 1 committee
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Beatrice is a member of 18 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Colleges and Universities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Creative Economy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Islands
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Long Covid
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Mental Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Muscular Dystrophy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nature and Climate
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nordic Countries
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Outdoor Education
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on WASPI
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Beatrice does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Beatrice has 2 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Connectivity
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Party Spokesperson on Rural Affairs
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Previous roles
Beatrice has had 9 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 August 2021 - 01 September 2021
Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 31 August 2021
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021
Party Spokesperson on Education
Scottish Liberal Democrats
06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021
Party Spokesperson on Skills
Scottish Liberal Democrats
10 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Member
25 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Substitute Member
18 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
21 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Member
05 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
Register of interests
Beatrice'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 Beatrice Wishart 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: 28 September 2022
Covid Recovery Strategy (Cost of Living)
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "As Scotland’s economy recovers from the Covid crisis, what can the cabinet secretary say to people who are facing a tough winter of skyrocketing energy costs, especially people, including many of my constituents, who are reliant on heating oil, for which there is no cap?"
Chamber meeting date: 28 September 2022
Impact of Pressures on Business
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "What can the Scottish Government say to businesses in the islands, who already face higher costs than their mainland counterparts and fear for their viability as economic confidence falls and overheads and inflation continue to rise?"
Chamber meeting date: 27 September 2022
Scotland’s Population
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "Scottish Liberal Democrats recognise the challenge of population decline and agree with the principle that immigration is a good thing that can provide benefits across Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2022
Shetland Islands Council (Meetings)
3. Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "To ask the Scottish Government when it was last in contact with Shetland Islands Council and what was discussed. (S6O-01374)"
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2022
Student Accommodation Strategy
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "As other members have highlighted, the serious lack of accommodation for students has been well reported. Island students have also been experiencing problems, just like their peers on the mainland…
Votes
How Beatrice Wishart has voted in Parliament
Find out how Beatrice Wishart has voted recently.
Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Supported by: Clare Haughey, Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 65 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 14 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Addressing NHS Waiting Times
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 26, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Meghan Gallacher, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 65 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 29 for, 64 against, 23 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 51 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Handling of Ferry Contracts
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 26, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Liam Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 64 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Beatrice Wishart in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Beatrice Wishart has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 29 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on the cost of food of its proposed restrictions on the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 29 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it considered commissioning up-to-date data on the potential impacts of its proposed restrictions on the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 29 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on small producers of its proposed restrictions on the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 20 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding is specifically allocated as contingencies for any additional spending not anticipated by Social Security Scotland in current budget lines."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 27 September 2022
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 26 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, whether it will outline the process and/or guidance for offering an alternative vaccine at the patient’s request."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 27 September 2022
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 23 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-10424 by Humza Yousaf on 20 September 2022, what consideration it has given to its prioritisation of the review of the NHS patient travel reimbursement scheme in light of the cost of living crisis."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 26 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how it has engaged with Shetland’s fishing industry on the issue of spatial squeeze, and how it will engage in the future in light of the announcement on 22 August 2022 of three Shetland ScotWind projects."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 23 September 2022
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 26 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what research it undertook, prior to the announcement on 22 August 2022, into the impacts that the three Shetland ScotWind projects could have on haddock nursery grounds and saithe spawning sites."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 23 September 2022
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 26 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it will undertake with the fishing industry regarding the three Shetland ScotWind projects announced on 22 August 2022."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 23 September 2022
Asked by: Wishart, Beatrice, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 26 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what research it undertook, prior to the announcement on 22 August 2022, into the impacts that the three Shetland ScotWind projects could have on the livelihoods of those working in the fish-catching industry in Shetland."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 23 September 2022
See all of Beatrice Wishart's written questions submitted in Parliament