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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Humza Yousaf

Scottish National Party

MSP for Glasgow Pollok (Constituency) 2016 - present day

Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2011 - 2016

About Humza Yousaf

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Committees

Humza is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

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Parliamentary and Government Roles

Humza does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

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Previous roles

Humza has had 10 previous roles

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

28 March 2023 - 07 May 2024

First Minister

Scottish Government

27 March 2023 - 06 May 2024

Party Leader

Scottish National Party

19 May 2021 - 28 March 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care

Scottish Government

28 June 2018 - 19 May 2021

Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Government

18 May 2016 - 28 June 2018

Minister for Transport and the Islands

Scottish Government

21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016

Minister for Europe and International Development

Scottish Government

06 September 2012 - 21 November 2014

Minister for External Affairs and International Development

Scottish Government

24 June 2011 - 06 September 2012

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Office of the First Minister

Scottish Government

01 June 2011 - 06 September 2012

Justice Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 06 September 2012

Public Audit Committee

Member

Register of interests

Humza'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 Humza Yousaf 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.

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026

Humza Yousaf (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP): "I, too, thank Liam McArthur for the approach that he has taken in engaging with members across the chamber, on both sides of the debate…

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026

Humza Yousaf (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP): "I, too, thank Liam McArthur for the approach that he has taken in engaging with members across the chamber, on both sides of the debate…

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026

Humza Yousaf (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP): "I, too, thank Liam McArthur for the approach that he has taken in engaging with members across the chamber, on both sides of the debate…

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026

Humza Yousaf (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP): "I, too, thank Liam McArthur for the approach that he has taken in engaging with members across the chamber, on both sides of the debate…

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026

Humza Yousaf (Glasgow Pollok) (SNP): "I, too, thank Liam McArthur for the approach that he has taken in engaging with members across the chamber, on both sides of the debate…

Votes

How Humza Yousaf has voted in Parliament

Find out how Humza Yousaf has voted recently.

Railways Bill - UK Legislation

Motion ref. S6M-21168

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21120

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21103

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21104

Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 71 Amendment 47

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Result 22 for, 84 against, 1 abstained, 22 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Humza Yousaf has asked

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

Question reference: S6O-05369

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 7 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in the proposed Scottish Budget to support its international development efforts."

Question reference: S6O-05299

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 December 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the health impacts of loneliness."

Question reference: S6O-05230

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 26 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in partnership with cultural institutions following the Parliament agreeing motion S6M-18686 on 3 September, which called for boycotts targeted at the State of Israel."

Question reference: S6O-05205

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the health secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the use of sport to support its goal to reduce child poverty."

Question reference: S6O-05132

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 5 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to safeguard the right to peaceful protest."

Question reference: S6O-04841

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 June 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support it is providing for humanitarian assistance in Gaza."

Question reference: S6O-04782

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 4 June 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that public procurement aligns with its obligations under international law."

Question reference: S6O-04607

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 23 April 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what actions it is taking to help tackle climate debt in the Global South."

Question reference: S6O-04164

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 December 2024

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the UK Government in relation to lifting Crown immunity under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 for the Scottish Prison Service."

Question reference: S6O-04146

Asked by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 11 December 2024

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details on the implementation of its social isolation and loneliness strategy, Recovering our Connections 2023-2026, particularly in relation to urban areas."