Independent
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2025 - present day
Scottish Labour
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - 2025
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13 November 2024 - 01 September 2025
Convener
25 April 2023 - 01 September 2025
Substitute Member
25 April 2023 - 01 September 2025
Substitute Member
13 November 2024 - 01 September 2025
Member
17 June 2021 - 13 November 2024
Member
16 November 2023 - 31 January 2024
Member
01 February 2023 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
30 November 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
30 November 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
30 November 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
29 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
Substitute Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
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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.
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Convener (Colin Smyth): "Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the 22nd meeting in 2025 of the Economy and Fair Work Committee. This morning, we have apologies from Gordon MacDonald and Lorna Slater…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Convener: "Our next item of business is an evidence-taking session with the management of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025
The Convener (Colin Smyth): "Good morning, and welcome to the 21st meeting in 2025 of the Economy and Fair Work Committee. Our first item of business is a decision on whether to take in private item 5, which is consideration of evidence…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025
The Convener: "Our next item of business is the first of two evidence sessions on Alexander Dennis. I begin by declaring an interest as I am a member of Unite the Union and the GMB…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025
The Convener: "Our second item of business is our final stage 1 evidence session on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill. I am pleased to welcome Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance…
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Motion ref. S6M-20720
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Result 65 for, 30 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 63 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730.1
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731.1
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 59 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
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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: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that there is consistent access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication across all NHS boards."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is currently offered to (a) individuals and (b) families following an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, and whether it plans to develop a standard post-diagnostic support pathway."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to publish national service standards for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment, treatment and support."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current average waiting time is for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment in each NHS board."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what accountability mechanisms are in place to ensure that people are not being denied timely access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment or treatment by their local NHS board."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to allocate additional funding or resources to NHS boards to reduce waiting times for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors NHS boards' compliance with national expectations regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment and support services."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what communication and engagement plans it has in place to ensure that families, individuals and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support groups are regularly updated on the development of the national ADHD strategy."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to establish a formal advisory group of people with lived experience to help shape and monitor the implementation of the national attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) strategy."
Asked by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific actions it is taking to reduce waiting times for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments (a) across Scotland and (b) in the NHS Ayrshire and Arran area."