Kevin Stewart
Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen Central (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About Kevin Stewart
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01224 624719
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Contact at local office
1 Pitstruan Place
Aberdeen
AB10 6PQ
Phone: 01224 624 719
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Committees
Kevin is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Kevin is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Kevin has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Transport
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
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Previous roles
Kevin has had 8 previous roles
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19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care
Scottish Government
26 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Conveners Group
Member
26 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Convener
13 March 2013 - 23 March 2016
Justice SubCommittee on Policing
Member
25 January 2012 - 23 March 2016
Welfare Reform Committee
Member
15 June 2011 - 26 September 2012
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Deputy Convener
23 June 2011 - 23 February 2012
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
Register of interests
Kevin's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Kevin Stewart 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
Ferries (Impact of Construction Delays)
The Minister for Transport (Kevin Stewart): "I regret that the vessels are taking longer to deliver than estimated, and I am working with the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands and other ministerial colleagues to understand the impact that it is having on island communities. That also requires dialogue with our local authority partners, which is why we have…
Chamber meeting date: 25 May 2023
Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund
The Minister for Transport (Kevin Stewart): "Last week, while visiting Alexander Dennis in Larbert, I launched the second and final phase of the challenge fund…
Chamber meeting date: 25 May 2023
Transport Options (Rural Areas)
The Minister for Transport (Kevin Stewart): "Our strategic transport projects review includes recommendations that are focused on rural areas, including connecting towns and villages, improving active travel on trunk roads and investing in demand-responsive transport to improve connectivity…
Chamber meeting date: 25 May 2023
Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund
The Minister for Transport (Kevin Stewart): "Last week, while visiting Alexander Dennis in Larbert, I launched the second and final phase of the challenge fund…
Chamber meeting date: 18 May 2023
Second Strategic Transport Projects Review (Delivery Plan)
The Minister for Transport (Kevin Stewart): "This Government is taking significant action to develop, deliver and invest in Scotland’s strategic transport infrastructure for the long term…
Votes
How Kevin Stewart has voted in Parliament
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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 voted for
Vote Passed
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 voted against
Vote Defeated
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 voted against
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 for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Kevin Stewart in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Kevin Stewart has asked
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Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland has made recommendations to the Scottish Government about any legislative change required following the recent cases of fraudulent disposition of title."
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 22 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce legislation to close any loopholes in the law regarding fraudulent disposition of title to protect the public."
Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 22 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 March 2016
"To ask the First Minister what actions the Scottish Government can and will take to create a fairer Scotland, in light of recent UK Government decisions."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to property owners wishing to change the factoring agreement for their property."
Answered by Margaret Burgess on 17 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government when it (a) last reviewed and (b) will next review the legislation on communal repairs and under what circumstances it would consider changing it."
Answered by Margaret Burgess on 17 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to (a) property owners and (b) tenants to enforce minor repairs and maintenance in order to prevent essential repairs being needed at a later date."
Answered by Margaret Burgess on 17 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the private rented housing sector has increased since the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 came into force and, if so, by what proportion."
Answered by Margaret Burgess on 17 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government when it (a) last reviewed and (b) will next review the legislation on property factoring and under what circumstances it would consider changing it."
Answered by Margaret Burgess on 17 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government by what proportion the number of registered landlords living outwith the UK has changed since the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 came into force."
Answered by Margaret Burgess on 17 March 2016
Asked by: Stewart, Kevin, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2016
"To ask the Scottish Government what liability the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland has in relation to the recent cases of fraudulent disposition of title."
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 17 March 2016
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