Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Anniesland (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2007 - 2011
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08 September 2021 - 13 May 2025
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17 June 2021 - 11 January 2022
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17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Convener
13 March 2019 - 04 May 2021
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13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
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05 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Scottish National Party
06 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Scottish National Party
29 October 2014 - 23 March 2016
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29 October 2015 - 17 December 2015
Convener
22 September 2015 - 29 October 2015
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01 November 2012 - 29 October 2014
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01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
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01 June 2011 - 06 September 2012
Scottish National Party
28 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Scottish National Party
04 November 2010 - 22 March 2011
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13 June 2007 - 04 November 2010
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25 June 2009 - 04 November 2010
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26 June 2008 - 25 June 2009
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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: 28 October 2025
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I had a problem with my phone. I would have voted yes."
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 28 October 2025
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "Although we note that the timing of LCMs is not entirely in the Scottish Government’s gift, the impact of some of the very short timescales on the committee’s scrutiny has been noted…
Chamber meeting date: 9 October 2025
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "Is there anything else that the minister can say about the role of local authorities in allocating resources for youth work?"
Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 8 October 2025
Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "I have a relatively straightforward question on the register of foster carers…
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
The Deputy Convener: "Is the committee content that no reporting grounds are engaged? Members indicated agreement."
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Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 81 for, 10 against, 23 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 87 for, 23 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 52 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 51 for, 25 against, 33 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 85 for, 0 against, 26 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:28 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what staffing resource its agencies have allocated to the development of a National Register of Ancient Woodland."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:28 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to deliver on its commitment to create a National Register of Ancient Woodland."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:28 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on its commitment to deliver a National Register of Ancient Woodland."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any impact of the proposed so-called “Brit Card” digital ID scheme on the human rights of people in Scotland."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:8 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 9 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will complete the refresh of Common Core of Skills, Knowledge & Understanding and Values for the "Children's Workforce" in Scotland."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:17 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Empowering Communities Programme, including the impact of the Investing in Communities Fund."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:3 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential environmental impact, what its response is to reports that a category A nuclear safety event occurred at Faslane naval base between January and April this year."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:16 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 17 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to develop guidance for schools on responding to racism and racist incidents."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:7 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of Brexit on Scotland’s international relationships."
Asked by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:19 February 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Cashback for Communities programme."