Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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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: 24 February 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Does Douglas Ross agree that a Government minister has the power to indicate an intention to make a statement in order, at the very least, to clarify statements that were made to the chamber last week that may, it seems—based on what Douglas Ross is saying today—have been less than accurate?"
Chamber meeting date: 24 February 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "I thank Sue Webber for her explanation of her amendments. I wish to speak to amendment 42. The member obviously received different advice from that which I received, but I am glad that she lodged the amendment…
Chamber meeting date: 24 February 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Made a request to intervene."
Chamber meeting date: 24 February 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Does Douglas Ross agree that a Government minister has the power to indicate an intention to make a statement in order, at the very least, to clarify statements that were made to the chamber last week that may, it seems—based on what Douglas Ross is saying today—have been less than accurate?"
Chamber meeting date: 24 February 2026
Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab): "Made a request to intervene."
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Motion ref. S6M-20898.1
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 51 for, 66 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20898
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 92 for, 23 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20860
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 66 for, 29 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
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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: 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."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of an increase of 63 full-time equivalent teachers in 2025 compared with the previous year, how it will fulfil its commitment to recruit 3,500 new teachers before the end of the current parliamentary session."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the safety of nuclear power."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 1 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that private residential childcare providers are making an estimated £10 million a year in profit from publicly funded contracts."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 20 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will commit to structured engagement with MSP staff trade unions on an ongoing basis."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the University of Edinburgh plans to reduce jobs by up to 1,800 as part of £140 million in budget reductions by 2026-27, including what action it will take to protect staff and students from the impact of any such redundancies."
Asked by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 10 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of kinship carers have reported that the financial allowance they receive does not cover the full cost of care since May 2021."
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