Scottish National Party
MSP for Perthshire North (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for North Tayside (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
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29 June 2023 - 07 May 2024
Member
19 May 2021 - 28 March 2023
Scottish Government
18 May 2016 - 18 May 2021
Scottish Government
21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 21 November 2014
Scottish Government
17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011
Scottish Government
05 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
05 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
30 October 2004 - 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
20 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Deputy Convener
15 September 2005 - 20 September 2005
Member
28 September 2004 - 14 September 2005
Convener
28 September 2004 - 14 September 2005
Member
15 September 2004 - 28 September 2004
Member
01 May 2003 - 03 September 2004
Scottish National Party
26 September 2000 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
17 June 1999 - 01 November 2000
Member
06 May 1999 - 26 September 2000
Scottish National Party
25 May 1999 - 26 September 2000
Scottish National Party
25 May 1999 - 26 September 2000
Scottish National Party
17 June 1999 - 26 September 2000
Convener
24 August 1999 - 26 September 2000
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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: 18 December 2025
The First Minister (John Swinney): "The events of the past few weeks and months demonstrate that Angela Constance has set out to the Parliament the position of the Government. Where there has been a necessity for further information to be provided, she has done exactly that…
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2025
The First Minister: "I will take that issue forward. I know that it will be an urgent priority for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to ensure that patients are able to be properly notified of appointments…
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2025
The First Minister: "Obviously, every individual application has to be considered on its merits, and the approach to that has been set out by ministers. The approach of Social Security Scotland is to operate with dignity, compassion and respect…
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2025
The First Minister: "The Scottish Government values our fish processing sector and is committed to a sustainable and prosperous seafood industry. Due to the exceptional fish quota cuts for mackerel, the Scottish Government will act…
Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2025
The First Minister (John Swinney): "I am delighted to do so. I know that Cumbernauld theatre has been a very important artistic venue in Cumbernauld for many years…
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Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, 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 Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 57 for, 67 against, 1 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 1 for, 95 against, 18 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Friday, December 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 119 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 120 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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
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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: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 April 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many staff are currently employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner, and in what roles."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 April 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of staff currently employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner were previously serving police officers."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 April 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of staff currently employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner were previously employed by (a) Police Scotland, (b) any other police service and (c) the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 16 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government on how many occasions the treatment Olaparib has been prescribed in each NHS board area since it was approved for use by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) in 2021."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 20 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 9 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to measures to increase the wild salmon population through stocking initiatives."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 20 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 9 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to any implications of recent flooding events for wild salmon populations."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 20 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 9 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the implementation of the Scottish Wild Salmon Strategy."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 5 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the review of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer will be completed."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 5 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether consideration is being given, as part of the review of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer, to risk factors such as family history and ethnicity in improving the early detection of prostate cancer."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the necessary genetic tests are available in all NHS board areas to enable the prescribing of Olaparib to treat prostate cancer."