Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2007 - 2016
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 June 2023 - 07 September 2023
Member
22 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Member
18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Member
13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Convener
07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Member
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Convener
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Member
08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016
Member
09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
01 March 2016 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
25 February 2016 - 01 March 2016
Member
15 June 2011 - 21 January 2016
Deputy Convener
05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
03 April 2014 - 05 June 2014
Substitute Member
10 January 2013 - 08 May 2014
Member
25 October 2012 - 10 January 2013
Substitute Member
04 September 2012 - 10 January 2013
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 27 June 2012
Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Member
27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Government
26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Deputy Convener
16 November 2010 - 22 March 2011
Deputy Convener
13 November 2008 - 16 November 2010
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 May 2010
Member
26 June 2008 - 12 November 2008
Substitute Member
14 June 2007 - 28 September 2007
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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.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 24 April 2025
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "I apologise that I have had to be remote this morning. It has been a really interesting conversation…
Chamber meeting date: 3 April 2025
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "The UK Government’s austerity agenda is putting significant budgetary pressure on Scotland as we try to protect the most vulnerable here, who are increasingly being targeted by the Labour Party…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 2 April 2025
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "I give my apologies for not notifying Mr Marra that I was coming along to the meeting. My involvement in the petition came when my constituent Julie Love contacted me and made me aware of it—it was remiss of me not to know about it until now…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 1 April 2025
Bob Doris: "Before we come to an informed view on this, would the deputy convener’s suggestion preclude an oral evidence session at a later date, depending on the Scottish Government’s reply?"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 1 April 2025
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "I thank Monica Lennon for exploring a lot of these issues. I found that incredibly helpful, and it is important to examine the bonus structures…
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Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 22 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 34 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 7 for, 111 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 103 for, 17 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Result 30 for, 84 against, 5 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Bob Doris has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the potential impact on Scotland’s public finances as a result of the UK Government increasing employer national insurance contributions."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 April 2025
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many new-build social and mid-market rental properties have been delivered in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency in the last 10 years."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on using the blood spot test given to newborn babies to screen for spinal muscular atrophy to support early diagnosis and effective treatment of babies born with the condition."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2025
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider reviewing the planning guidance provided to local authorities relating to issuing a call for ideas/sites when undertaking their statutory requirement to prepare a 10-year local development plan."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2025
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how schools promote an understanding of, and respect for, religious diversity."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to encourage and maximise levels of global capital investment in Scotland, to benefit the economy and communities."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2025
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will include chronic kidney disease in the list of the long-term conditions to be supported by increased funding in the draft Scottish Budget 2025-26."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the chief constable of Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2025
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its final circular economy and waste route map."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 18 December 2024
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its consultation, Review of Regional Strategic Bodies within the Glasgow and Lanarkshire college regions."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 12 December 2024