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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Kevin Stewart

Scottish National Party

MSP for Aberdeen Central (Constituency) 2011 - present day

About Kevin Stewart

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @kevinstewartsnp

Facebook: Kevin's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 01224 624719
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Suite L1, Woodburn House
4/5 Golden Square
Aberdeen
AB10 1RD

Phone: 01224 624 719
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Kevin is a member of 1 cross-party group

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Kevin does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Kevin does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Kevin has had 16 previous roles

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

18 June 2024 - 13 November 2024

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

06 March 2024 - 26 June 2024

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 - 05 March 2024

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Substitute Member

29 March 2023 - 06 June 2023

Minister for Transport

Scottish Government

19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023

Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care

Scottish Government

26 June 2018 - 19 May 2021

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning

Scottish Government

19 May 2016 - 26 June 2018

Minister for Local Government and Housing

Scottish Government

26 September 2012 - 23 March 2016

conveners group

Member

09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheFirst Minister

Scottish Government

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

23 February 2012 - 01 October 2012

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheMinister for Youth Employment

Scottish Government

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

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 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.

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "I thank everyone who has been involved in the scrutiny of the bill. Like the convener, I thank in particular the bill team—a very assiduous team, in my opinion…

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "I thank everyone who has been involved in the scrutiny of the bill. Like the convener, I thank in particular the bill team—a very assiduous team, in my opinion…

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 20 January 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am glad to hear your ruling. However, this afternoon there have been folks who have been called to speak in debates who have not been in the chamber, or who have come in just seconds before they started…

National Bus Travel Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026 [Draft]

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 20 January 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "I will expand a little on the deputy convener’s line of questioning. The minister has pointed out the way in which the issue will be dealt with if incidents happen during the course of travel…

Draft Climate Change Plan

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 20 January 2026

Kevin Stewart: "The original question was about the Scottish Government’s position, but we know that the future of oil and gas production and licensing in the North Sea is reserved to the UK Government…

Votes

How Kevin Stewart has voted in Parliament

Find out how Kevin Stewart has voted recently.

Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-20414

Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 22, 2026

Result 25 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 43

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Result 28 for, 72 against, 18 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 42

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Result 46 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 40

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Result 47 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 38

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Result 47 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Kevin Stewart in Parliament

Find out what motions Kevin Stewart has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Kevin Stewart has asked

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

Question reference: S6W-43258

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 22 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has relayed reported concerns to the UK Government about the timing mismatch of the proposed electricity transmission charge reform in 2029 and the next Contract for Difference round, which might take place in 2026."

Question reference: S6W-43257

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 22 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has asked the UK Government to fast-track the reform of the electricity transmission charges regime."

Question reference: S6W-43256

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 22 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the rising cost of electricity transmission charges, in light of reported concerns that these are undermining the economics of offshore wind projects."

Question reference: S6W-42990

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 20 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many nurses are currently employed by NHS Scotland, and how this compares to 2006-07."

Question reference: S6W-42991

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 20 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many doctors are currently employed by NHS Scotland, and how this compares to 2006-07."

Question reference: S6W-42992

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 20 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many dentists are currently employed by NHS Scotland, and how this compares to 2006-07."

Question reference: S6W-43030

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 14 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards are implementing the pathway for eating disorders and autism developed from clinical experience (PEACE) to make eating disorder services more accessible for neurodivergent people."

Question reference: S6W-43029

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 14 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 28 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards accept child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) self referrals from people with eating disorders."

Question reference: S6W-42958

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made to improve information sharing between public services to ensure the right outcomes for those with eating disorders."

Question reference: S6W-42961

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving services for those people with eating disorders with co-occurring considerations and/or comorbidities."

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