Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Anniesland (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2007 - 2011
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The Scottish Parliament
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 11 January 2022
Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Member
13 March 2019 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Convener
13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Member
05 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Scottish National Party
06 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Scottish National Party
29 October 2014 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
29 October 2015 - 17 December 2015
Convener
22 September 2015 - 29 October 2015
Member
01 November 2012 - 29 October 2014
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Member
01 June 2011 - 06 September 2012
Scottish National Party
28 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Scottish National Party
04 November 2010 - 22 March 2011
Member
13 June 2007 - 04 November 2010
Member
25 June 2009 - 04 November 2010
Member
26 June 2008 - 25 June 2009
Substitute Member
14 June 2007 - 26 June 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: 5 September 2024
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "As the minister said, every life lost to suicide is a huge tragedy. My thoughts are with all those who are affected—as, I know, are those of members across the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 5 September 2024
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "More than 150 million free bus journeys have been made by children and young people in Scotland since the introduction of free bus travel for under-22s…
Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 4 September 2024
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "It is only natural for colleges and universities to want to maintain their independent, unique positions that have developed over the years and their right to make their own decisions with the money that is allocated…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2024
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "Stand Up to Racism Scotland has planned a family-friendly and safely stewarded mass event with support from trade unions and civil society organisations this coming Saturday…
Chamber meeting date: 27 June 2024
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "As always, it is a privilege to speak in this debate to mark action mesothelioma day…
Find out how Bill Kidd has voted recently.
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes, Paul McLennan, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 5, 2024
Result 67 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Supported by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Michael Marra
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 5, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 4 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 5, 2024
Result 8 for, 113 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 5, 2024
Result 29 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Bill Kidd has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the rate of interest is on student loans for students from Scotland, and how this compares with other parts of the UK."
Answer expected on 23 September 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its work to further the case for Scottish independence, what recent engagement it has had with third-sector organisations regarding Scotland's constitutional future."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its 2024-25 public sector pay metrics."
Answered by Shona Robison on 30 May 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what role the Scottish Government Resilience Room would play in the event of a major nuclear incident."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 June 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the reduction in Scotland’s revenue budget as a result of changes to the block grant has had on funding allocations to local authorities in the current financial year."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Renfrewshire Council regarding the timetable for the joining up of the sections that will form the Renfrew Bridge, which will cross the River Clyde to Yoker."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on work to co-host EURO 2028."
Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the work undertaken by the staff and officials of Social Security Scotland to complete the move to have all payments for disabled children being paid directly by Social Security Scotland, and subject to the scrutiny of the Scottish Parliament."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 April 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent work it has undertaken under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 in relation to any potential nuclear event in Scotland, in light of reports that nuclear warheads are routinely transported by road across the country."
Answered by Angela Constance on 28 March 2024
Asked by: Kidd, Bill, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 March 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 22 March 2024