Martin Whitfield
Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Martin Whitfield
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5827
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Committees
Martin is a member of 2 committees
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Martin is a member of 1 cross-party group
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Martin has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Martin has 4 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Children
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Lifelong Learning
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Young People
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Youth Employment
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Martin had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
Register of interests
Martin's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Martin Whitfield 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: 29 September 2022
Decision Time
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. With some surprise, I found that the voting app would not connect. I would have voted for the amendment."
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2022
Excellence in Scottish Education
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Pam Duncan-Glancy is right to publicise her proposal for a member’s bill…
Chamber meeting date: 28 September 2022
Research Excellence Framework Results 2021
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I thank Pam Gosal for bringing the motion before us. It is a pleasure to follow Michelle Thomson’s contribution, and I echo her final words about the importance of research for the future not just of Scotland but of the whole planet…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2022
Student Accommodation Strategy
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Students have been venting their fury at the lack of accommodation, with the Government failing to take any meaningful action to support them…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2022
Parliamentary Procedures and Practices
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "It is a pleasure to open the SPPA Committee’s second committee debate on future parliamentary procedures and practices in the chamber and in our institution…
Votes
How Martin Whitfield has voted in Parliament
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Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Supported by: Clare Haughey, Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 65 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 14 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Addressing NHS Waiting Times
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 26, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Meghan Gallacher, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 65 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 29 for, 64 against, 23 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Excellence in Scottish Education
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 51 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Handling of Ferry Contracts
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 26, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Liam Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 2022
Result 64 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Martin Whitfield in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Martin Whitfield has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 6 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with local authorities to roll out more Safe to School initiatives."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 6 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to providing financial support to businesses impacted by rising energy costs."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 6 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Safe to School initiatives have been established in the last year."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 6 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Safe to School initiatives there currently are in Scotland that help children to safely cycle or walk to and from school in the morning and at home time."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent a future shortfall of first-year student accommodation for those aged 17."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 July 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Environment Strategy for Scotland, which was published in 2020, and the UK Government’s targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of current wildlife tunnels and bridges in protecting Scotland's wildlife, and what steps it plans to take to…
Answered by: Lorna Slater on 2 August 2022
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 June 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what the process is for inspections and check-ups on those children who have been registered for home schooling."
Answered by: Shirley-Anne Somerville on 4 July 2022
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 June 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many children have been registered for home schooling in (a) 2019, (b) 2020, (c) 2021 and (d) 2022 to date, broken down by month."
Answered by: Shirley-Anne Somerville on 24 June 2022
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 June 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many home checks have taken place on those registered for home schooling in (a) 2019, (b) 2020, (c) 2021 and (d) 2022 to date, broken down by month."
Answered by: Shirley-Anne Somerville on 24 June 2022
Asked by: Whitfield, Martin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any adjustment has been made to the future budget for the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme for the 2022-23 academic year, in light of the recent increase in the retail price of milk."
Answered by: Clare Haughey on 24 May 2022
See all of Martin Whitfield's written questions submitted in Parliament