Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2007 - present day
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22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
20 September 2018 - 14 September 2021
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
11 January 2018 - 06 September 2018
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 - 11 January 2018
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28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
28 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
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25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
19 September 2012 - 08 January 2015
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
23 June 2011 - 19 September 2012
Substitute Member
14 June 2011 - 21 December 2011
Deputy Convener
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
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01 April 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
15 September 2010 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
02 October 2008 - 22 March 2011
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02 October 2008 - 15 September 2010
Substitute Member
01 May 2008 - 01 October 2008
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
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20 September 2007 - 01 May 2008
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27 June 2007 - 01 May 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: 10 September 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I start by thanking the Criminal Justice Committee for its work on the bill and for the thorough report that it has produced…
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "As Mr Torrance has recognised, the site at Methil has a highly skilled and committed workforce who are keen to contribute to a just transition…
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I thank Bob Doris for securing this afternoon’s debate. Members might be aware that I have been raising the issue of antisocial behaviour on quad bikes and off-road bikes, in my Mid Scotland and Fife region and more broadly, for a number of years…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2024
The Convener: "Our next item of business is to choose a deputy convener. Before doing so, I thank Colin Beattie, who has fulfilled that role since the start of this parliamentary session…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2024
The Convener: "Our next item of business is evidence taking on a draft Scottish statutory instrument. I welcome Tom Arthur, the Minister for Employment and Investment, who is joining us online…
Find out how Claire Baker has voted recently.
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 7 for, 118 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 90 for, 35 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 30 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 56 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Result 62 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Claire Baker has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving access to NHS dentistry for patients in the Mid Scotland and Fife region."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16692 by Natalie Don on 27 April 2023, whether it will provide an update on how it has progressed towards its commitment to deliver free breakfasts for all (a) primary and (b) special school children."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 10 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to monitor changes in rail passenger activity following the end of the ScotRail peak fares removal pilot on 27 September 2024."
Answer expected on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how information on the ScotRail peak fares removal pilot was targeted at (a) those on lower incomes and (b) non-rail users."
Answer expected on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current national school clothing grant level is for eligible (a) primary and (b) secondary school pupils; when the most recent increase to the grants took place, and when the next increase to the grants is due to take place."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS representatives regarding the risks of choking during consensual sexual activity, including in relation to guidance issued to medical professionals."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to raise awareness among the public of the risks of choking during consensual sexual activity."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what data collection it is undertaking in relation to violence within consensual sexual activity, including on the prevalence of choking."
Answered by Angela Constance on 10 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether Fife Council will be given assistance under the Bellwin Scheme."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government within what radius of distance from an incident community first responders trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service are asked to assist."
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 June 2024