Foysol Choudhury
Scottish Labour
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2021 - present day
About Foysol Choudhury
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6761
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Contact at local office
Phone: 0131 348 6761
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Foysol is a member of 2 committees
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Foysol is a member of 20 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Bangladesh
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Challenging Racial and Religious Prejudice
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Creative Economy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture and Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Human Trafficking
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Improving Scotland’s Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Volunteering
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Foysol does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Foysol has 3 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Europe
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on International Development
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Foysol had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 25 April 2023
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Member
Register of interests
Foysol'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.
Here is the register for Foysol Choudhury. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests?
Interest in shares
I own 11,000 ordinary shares in Universal Koba Corporation Ltd, a licensed restaurant, representing 10% of the issued share capital, with a market value of £11,000.
Until 17 January 2023, I owned 100% of the issued share capital of West Preston Street Ltd, a licensed restaurant, with a market value of £15,000. [Amended interest 3 May 2023, Ceased interest 3 May 2023]
Voluntary
I am a member of the Co-operative Party. [Registered 15 December 2021]
I am Chairperson of Bangladeshi Samity Edinburgh.
I was a Board Member of Edinburgh Mela. [Amended interest 3 May 2023, Ceased interest 3 May 2023]
I am a member of UNITE the Union.
I am Chair of Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council (ELREC). [Amended interest 3 May 2023]
I am the General Secretary of the Council of Bangladeshis in Scotland.
I am General Secretary of the Guild of Bangladeshi Restaurants UK Limited.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Foysol Choudhury 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.
Chamber meeting date: 31 May 2023
Education (National Discussion)
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "I am glad that the Scottish Government is finally taking charge of the future of education in Scotland. Our education sector has been wrecked by 16 years of SNP failure…
Chamber meeting date: 25 May 2023
Sudanese Community in Scotland (Support)
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "The situation in Sudan is not improving. Almost 1 million people have been displaced just one month into the conflict, and neighbouring countries are already overwhelmed with refugees…
Chamber meeting date: 23 May 2023
Scottish Connections Framework
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "We welcome the Scottish connections framework and the picture that it paints of Scotland as a global nation. However, the UK and Scottish Governments should work together to maximise the opportunities that the diaspora network can bring…
Chamber meeting date: 18 May 2023
Modern Apprenticeships (Motherwell and Wishaw)
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "Outside Parliament today, there is a construction and traditional skills demonstration, with young people from the industry delivering mini master classes to school pupils…
Chamber meeting date: 17 May 2023
Arts Sector (Support)
Foysol Choudhury (Lothian) (Lab): "The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the culture and arts sector hard. Cherished and well-respected arts venues such as the Filmhouse in Edinburgh have been forced to close…
Votes
How Foysol Choudhury has voted in Parliament
Find out how Foysol Choudhury has voted recently.
Let's Talk Education – The National Discussion
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Result 29 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 47 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 17 for, 94 against, 3 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Foysol Choudhury in Parliament
Find out what motions Foysol Choudhury has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Foysol Choudhury has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 31 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government regarding the introduction of new clauses 24 and 25 to the UK Illegal Migration Bill, which could reportedly lead to age assessments and mandatory medical assessments of any children being detained in Scotland."
Answer expected on 14 June 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 31 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to fund traditional skills-based apprenticeships that lead to professional qualifications."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 June 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any research or risk assessment informed its recent decision to withdraw the extended face mask and face covering measures across health and social care settings."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 31 May 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it is having with the UK Government regarding tackling human trafficking in Scotland, in light of reports that human rights organisations have claimed that the Illegal Migration Bill will increase the likelihood of human trafficking."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 30 May 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when community groups, which were previously funded by CashBack for Communities, will be informed if any cashback funding will be made available to local communities or youth groups between 2023 and 2026."
Answer expected on 8 June 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16420 by Patrick Harvie on 27 April 2023, for what reason there is no accreditation for contractors carrying out masonry repairs in Scotland."
Answered by Patrick Harvie on 19 May 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that students, who are in receipt of benefits, will receive a special support payment to ensure that they do not lose out due to being in receipt of, or entitled to, student support."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 18 May 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has examined the reported evidence linking diets high in ultra processed foods with a range of negative health outcomes, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 May 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what urgent action it is taking in response to the statement in the COVID-19 Recovery Committee report, Long COVID, that the committee “is concerned by the number of people who said they felt they could only get proper diagnosis and treatment by seeking private medical care which is not an option to those who…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 May 2023
Asked by: Choudhury, Foysol, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will use any forthcoming national good food plan to highlight the reported negative impact of the over-consumption of ultra processed foods on public health and the environment."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 15 May 2023
See all of Foysol Choudhury's questions submitted in Parliament