Liam Kerr
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Liam Kerr
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6973
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
80 Rosemount Place
Aberdeen
AB25 2XN
Committees
Liam is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Liam is a member of 9 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ice Sports
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sustainable Transport
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Liam does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Liam has 3 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Energy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Net Zero
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Liam has had 7 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 June 2017 - 04 May 2021
Justice Committee
Member
24 November 2016 - 20 August 2020
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Deputy Convener
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
18 January 2017 - 29 June 2017
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 18 January 2017
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 24 November 2016
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
Register of interests
Liam's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Liam Kerr 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: 1 February 2023
Scottish Government Meetings with European Delegates
4. Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what was discussed in official meetings that took place on 4 October 2022 between the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and various European delegates. (S6O-01839)"
Chamber meeting date: 26 January 2023
Energy Sector Workforce (Retraining and Upskilling)
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "The energy strategy trumpets a figure of 77,000 local low-carbon energy jobs by 2050…
Chamber meeting date: 26 January 2023
A96 (Dualling)
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "In a spate of crashes on the A96, two weeks ago, two people were seriously injured; last week, three people were hospitalised; and just yesterday, two more were hospitalised…
Chamber meeting date: 26 January 2023
Strategic Transport Projects Review 2
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "A 2017 report said that, unless a roundabout was built at the Toll of Birness, there would be no safe gaps to join the A90 by 2023. Since then, the Government has spent just £67,000 on safety measures at the Toll of Birness…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 24 January 2023
Energy Bill
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, cabinet secretary. I have a couple of questions…
Votes
How Liam Kerr has voted in Parliament
Find out how Liam Kerr has voted recently.
Budget (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee, Lorna Slater, Nicola Sturgeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 2, 2023
Result 68 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 24 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Roz McCall, Liz Smith, Sue Webber
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 54 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Alexander Burnett, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Ross, Sue Webber, Tess White
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 51 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Liam Kerr in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Liam Kerr has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-12522 by Patrick Harvie on 9 December 2022, whether it has concluded reviewing its "cost estimates to deliver the heat transition on this basis", and when it plans to "provide a further update" in order to answer the question."
Answer expected on 2 March 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-12922 by Jenny Gilruth on 21 December 2022, which states that it expects "an update from Transport Scotland on this matter imminently", whether the update has now been produced, and, if so, whether it will provide a revised answer to the question."
Answer expected on 2 March 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any assessment has been conducted and will be published regarding its support to Scottish industry in relation to the research and development, manufacturing of, and the required skills to ensure the long-term maintenance of wind turbines."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 1 February 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government which of its vehicles, and those of its agencies, based in (a) Glasgow, (b) Edinburgh, (c) Aberdeen and (d) Dundee it projects will not comply with Low Emission Zone rules when they come into force."
Holding Answer by Jenny Gilruth on 31 January 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Workplace Parking Levy, how much money the policy has collected since March 2022; how many local authorities (a) currently implement the policy and (b) have signalled their intention to introduce the levy in the future."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 31 January 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government on how many occasions (a) ministers and (b) its staff have flown (i) out of and (ii) in to Prestwick Airport since 2013, broken down by year."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 31 January 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light if the reported commitment made by Alex Salmond in 2006 that if he were to become Scotland's First Minister in 2007 the first decision he would make, within 100 days, would be to dual the road between Ellon and Peterhead, whether it still plans to dual this section of the A90, and, if this is not the case,…
Answer expected on 27 February 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government on which dates the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans has visited police stations, fire stations, courts or prisons in the North East Scotland region since his appointment in May 2021, and whether it will provide specific details of each visit."
Answered by Keith Brown on 30 January 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any new staff will be recruited in 2023 to support the delivery of the Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, and, if so, at what grades, and in what numbers."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 30 January 2023
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any new staff will be recruited in 2023 to support the delivery of climate change initiatives, and, if so, at what grades, and in what numbers."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 30 January 2023