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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Evelyn Tweed

Scottish National Party

MSP for Stirling (Constituency) 2021 - present day

About Evelyn Tweed

Contact details

Contact online

Website: evelyntweed.scot

X (previously known as Twitter): @EvelynTweedSNP

Facebook: Evelyn's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5088
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Stirling Business Centre
Wellgreen Place
Stirling
FK8 2DZ

Phone: 01786 235255
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Evelyn is a member of 6 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Bangladesh

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Evelyn does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Evelyn does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Evelyn has had 8 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

13 November 2024 - 15 January 2025

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

19 June 2024 - 12 November 2024

Education Children and Young People Committee

Deputy Convener

18 June 2024 - 19 June 2024

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

09 November 2023 - 17 June 2024

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Member

05 September 2023 - 06 March 2024

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 09 November 2023

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

29 June 2023 - 05 September 2023

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Substitute Member

31 August 2021 - 18 April 2023

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Evelyn's register of interests

MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Evelyn Tweed has said in Parliament

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.

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 11 June 2025

Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "Good morning. My question is about bylaws. What are the opportunities for the use of bylaws in the national parks to tackle issues such as antisocial behaviour, public safety and environmental damage?"

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 4 June 2025

Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "Good morning. Thank you for your answers so far. Public bodies will be key to the delivery of the Scottish ministers’ targets, but they will not have a legal duty to meet the targets…

Chamber meeting date: 3 June 2025

Public Participation Inquiry

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "We are elected to represent the people of Scotland and ensure that their voices are heard and acted on. However, as we have heard, trust in political institutions is at a historic low…

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 3 June 2025

British Sign Language Inquiry

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "Good morning. Thank you for being here today. As Maggie Chapman said, my questions are about local BSL plans. We have heard criticism that they are high level and lack detail and consistency. What does a good BSL plan look like…

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 28 May 2025

Town and Country Planning (Marine Fish Farming) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025 [Draft]

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "You will be pleased to hear that this will be the last question in this session. How will the Scottish Government consider the strategic needs of port infrastructure, to support potentially larger offshore salmon farms…

Votes

How Evelyn Tweed has voted in Parliament

Find out how Evelyn Tweed has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-17906.1

A Migration System that Works for Scotland

Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 12, 2025

Result 24 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-17906.2

A Migration System that Works for Scotland

Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 12, 2025

Result 19 for, 62 against, 27 abstained, 21 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-17906

A Migration System that Works for Scotland

Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Paul McLennan, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 12, 2025

Result 67 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-17895

Approval of SSI

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Result 85 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-17862

Planning

Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 9, 2025

Supported by: Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Result 91 for, 1 against, 21 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Evelyn Tweed has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6O-04828

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent ILGA-Europe Rainbow Index of LGBTI equality laws, which shows that the UK, including Scotland, has fallen from first place in 2015 to second worst this year."

Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2025

Question ref. S6O-04703

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders regarding safe parking and road use in popular rural areas, including Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park."

Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025

Question ref. S6O-04647

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details on how its planned museums capacity and support programme will support local and regional museums and galleries."

Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025

Question ref. S6O-04555

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 April 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps the justice secretary is taking to prevent young people from becoming involved in gang-related activity."

Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2025

Question ref. S6W-36258

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to further support the delivery of Scotland’s health visiting service and health visitor workforce, in light of their role in supporting early child health and development through a focus on prevention, early intervention and parental wellbeing."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 26 March 2025

Question ref. S6O-04486

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the development and delivery of its economic strategy, what assessment it has made of the contribution of the net zero sector to the economy."

Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2025

Question ref. S6O-04468

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports schools to ensure that pupils with additional support needs can access learning environments that meet their needs without being excluded from activities or isolated from their peers."

Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025

Question ref. S6O-04427

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to increase democratic engagement, in line with the powers outlined in the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025."

Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2025

Question ref. S6O-04400

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how it will work with the NHS to ensure that infrastructure is in place to meet demand for adult ADHD and autism assessments, in light of reports that NHS Forth Valley has closed its service."

Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025

Question ref. S6W-35243

Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 February 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the publication of the Biodiversity Investment Plan."

Answered by Alasdair Allan on 26 February 2025

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