Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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Scottish Labour
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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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.
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: 13 March 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Would Liz Smith be surprised if the guidance had not developed over that period, and would it concern her if it had not?"
Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests.The announcement that school strikes in six areas, arising from the Scottish Government’s failure to address workload issues, may be avoided, is to be welcomed…
Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests.The announcement that school strikes in six areas, arising from the Scottish Government’s failure to address workload issues, may be avoided, is to be welcomed…
Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests.The announcement that school strikes in six areas, arising from the Scottish Government’s failure to address workload issues, may be avoided, is to be welcomed…
Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests.The announcement that school strikes in six areas, arising from the Scottish Government’s failure to address workload issues, may be avoided, is to be welcomed…
Find out how Martin Whitfield has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 268
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 65 for, 56 against, 2 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 269
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 86 for, 35 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 272
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Martin Whitfield has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-21051
Motion ref. S6M-21049
Motion ref. S6M-21053
Motion ref. S6M-21048
Motion ref. S6M-21052
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what its response is to the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee announcement on pastoral support for MSPs that was made in the Chamber on 10 March."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that election materials, including postal ballot papers, are delivered on time and to a high standard prior to the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026, in light of reports from the Communication Workers Union that the decreasing postal service workforce in Scotland could pose…
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the adequacy of grid inertia in light of the planned closure of Torness Nuclear Power Station."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the closure of Torness Nuclear Power Station on grid stability."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it supports the extension of the life of Torness Nuclear Power Station."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the closure of Torness Nuclear Power Station on consumer energy bills."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported concerns that pupils, parents and teachers may have to wait until 2031 for meaningful reform of the qualifications system, and that Qualifications Scotland will only be a rebrand of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, with many of the same structures and staff remaining in place."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its reasoning is for commissioning an independent review of the legislative landscape around children in care by Professor Kenneth Norrie, in light of the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise noting in the Chamber on 14 January 2026 that the Scottish Government has already received legal advice…
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 15 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it currently holds regarding the need for a review of the legislative landscape around care experienced people, and whether it will publish this information."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been identified for youth work in the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27."
See all of Martin Whitfield's questions submitted in Parliament