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31 May 2021 - 26 September 2025
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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: 11 December 2025
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Ind): "A constituent of mine who is on a national health service waiting list recently received correspondence from NHS Lothian informing them that, if they did not confirm within 21 days whether they wanted to remain on the list, they would automatically be taken off it. Although I understand that that policy is in line with Government guidance, I am…
Chamber meeting date: 26 November 2025
5. Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Ind): "To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its decision to narrow the eligibility criteria for the autumn Covid-19 booster, what assessment it has made of the cost to the national health service and the impact on hospitalisation rates. (S6O-05202)"
Chamber meeting date: 25 September 2025
6. Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "To ask the First Minister what urgent action the Scottish Government is taking in light of Public Health Scotland’s estimate that dementia in Scotland is set to rise by more than 50 per cent by 2044. (S6F-04336)"
Chamber meeting date: 25 September 2025
2. Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders regarding the development and scaling up of sustainable aviation fuel production, in light of the need to support the infrastructure, skills, and supply chains required to make Scotland a leader in the sector. (S6O-04987)"
Chamber meeting date: 18 September 2025
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "What urgent action is the Scottish Government taking to ensure adequate fire service provision in Edinburgh, in the light of the reported proposal to close Marionville fire station, despite the area’s expanding population and the increased activity at Leith docks?"
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Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 11, 2025
Result 79 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 23 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 87 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 60 for, 60 against, 2 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 23 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
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: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 12 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a timetable for the review of statutory charges and vehicle recovery legislation for e-bikes and e-scooters that it has been discussing with Police Scotland, the Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators (AVRO) and wider stakeholders."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 9 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the provision of bleed kits across Scotland."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 9 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how often ministers meet with local authorities and divisions of Police Scotland to assess the progress of antisocial behaviour strategies."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 20 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 4 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the University of Edinburgh, in its current dispute with the University and College Union, is fulfilling its obligation under the paper, Fair Work First - Guidance, to provide "appropriate channels for effective workers' voice"."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 20 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 1 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is regarding the potential introduction of regulations to prevent breeders of greyhounds from taking their dogs to races in England, and whether it will consider working with MSPs to amend the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill to that effect."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its decision to narrow the eligibility criteria for the autumn COVID-19 booster, what assessment it has made of the cost to the NHS and the impact on hospitalisation rates."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to develop a long-term and sustainable model for National 5 Creative Industries courses in roof slating and stone carving to be rolled out across Scotland."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 24 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in each year since 2022 to research in (a) brain, (b) liver, (c) lung, (d) oesophageal, (e) pancreatic and (f) stomach cancer."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2025
"To ask the First Minister what urgent action the Scottish Government is taking in light of Public Health Scotland's estimate that dementia in Scotland is set to rise by more than 50% by 2044."
Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders regarding the development and scaling up of sustainable aviation fuel production, in light of the need to support the infrastructure, skills, and supply chains required to make Scotland a leader in the sector."
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