Liz Smith
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2007 - present day
About Liz Smith
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6762
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
The Control Tower
Perth Airport
Scone
Perth
PH2 6PL
Phone: 01738 553990
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Committees
Liz is a member of 2 committees
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Liz is a member of 3 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Colleges and Universities
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Outdoor Education
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sport
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Liz does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Liz has 2 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Liz has had 29 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Climate Change
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
20 February 2020 - 14 August 2020
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Education and Skills Committee
Member
19 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Education
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 September 2016 - 29 June 2017
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
19 March 2014 - 19 May 2016
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Appointed Member
06 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
06 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
06 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 February 2014 - 23 March 2016
Education and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
07 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Devolution Further Powers Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 27 February 2014
Education and Culture Committee
Member
23 June 2011 - 10 September 2013
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
12 May 2011 - 06 September 2013
Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
12 May 2011 - 06 September 2013
Party Spokesperson on Lifelong Learning
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Lifelong Learning
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
13 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Member
03 October 2007 - 22 March 2011
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
17 May 2007 - 20 May 2010
Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 June 2007 - 28 September 2007
Procedures Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Liz'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 Liz Smith 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: 6 December 2023
Fiscal Framework Review
Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "In light of the point that the cabinet secretary has just made, does she believe that there is a case for looking again at the principles of the Smith commission considering the time that has elapsed since, or does she think that they are the correct principles to underpin future fiscal frameworks?"
Chamber meeting date: 5 December 2023
Local Authorities (Risk of Bankruptcy)
Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Nonetheless, bankruptcy is something that Scottish councils are talking about…
Chamber meeting date: 30 November 2023
Teacher Training (Employment-based Routes)
1. Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is in relation to employment-based routes to teacher training. (S6O-02822)"
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023
Public Sector Workforce (Update)
Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "The minister is well aware that the Finance and Public Administration Committee has spent a great deal of its time on public sector reform and how that might happen. What principles does he believe should underpin such reform?"
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023
Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Does the minister recognise the evidence that was given to the cross-party group on sport on the premises that are used by schools and local authorities that sometimes lie empty for a long part of the day…
Votes
How Liz Smith has voted in Parliament
Find out how Liz Smith has voted recently.
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 4, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Joe FitzPatrick
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 63 for, 56 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 1 for, 119 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 56 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 25 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 31 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Liz Smith in Parliament
Find out what motions Liz Smith has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Liz Smith has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its policy is in relation to employment-based routes to teacher training."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 November 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what employment-based routes are available to students who wish to enter the teaching profession."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 15 November 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Transport Scotland about motorway gantry signage ahead of winter."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 November 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 1 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the winter COVID-19 vaccination programme."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the statement issued by COSLA that the handling of the recent announcement about the council tax freeze undermined the spirit and the letter of the Verity House Agreement."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 October 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that the V&A Dundee has generated £304 million for the Scottish economy over the last five years, whether it will be pursuing any further joint projects with UK institutions."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2023
"To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking in response to reports of widespread contamination at many of Scotland’s outdoor swimming sites."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 September 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether its Tax Advisory Group is tasked with considering whether new taxes on households or businesses should be introduced."
Answered by Shona Robison on 25 September 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many awards for non-domestic rates relief have been granted under the Hardship Relief programme since its introduction; what the total value has been of any such awards, and what the eligibility criteria are."
Answered by Tom Arthur on 22 September 2023
Asked by: Smith, Liz, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how much revenue raised by the business rates incentivisation scheme was retained by each local authority, in each year since its inception."
Answered by Tom Arthur on 22 September 2023