Rhoda Grant
Scottish Labour
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 1999 - 2003
About Rhoda Grant
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Rhoda.Grant.msp@parliament.scot
Website: rhodagrant.org.uk
Post-d: @rhodagrant
Facebook: Rhoda's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5766
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
PO Box 5717,
3 Gordon Terrace
Inverness
IV2 3HD
Phone: 01463 716299
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Rhoda is a member of 2 committees
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Rhoda is a member of 17 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Food
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Funerals and Bereavement
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gaelic
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Human Trafficking
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Islands
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scotch Whisky
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Enterprise
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Taiwan
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tibet
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Visual Impairment
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Rhoda does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Rhoda has 3 party roles
Chief Whip
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Islands
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Rhoda has had 29 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Substitute Member
26 November 2020 - 04 May 2021
Justice Committee
Member
02 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Justice SubCommittee on Policing
Member
05 May 2020 - 25 November 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
10 September 2019 - 05 May 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 05 February 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Substitute Member
25 June 2019 - 30 October 2019
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Appointed Member
23 April 2019 - 10 September 2019
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 10 September 2019
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 10 September 2019
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Substitute Member
03 June 2019 - 02 September 2019
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
01 November 2018 - 20 November 2018
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
21 December 2017 - 22 October 2018
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
07 October 2015 - 23 March 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
03 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Health and Sport Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 03 September 2013
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
23 June 2011 - 21 May 2013
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
30 April 2009 - 22 March 2011
Health and Sport Committee
Member
05 November 2009 - 22 March 2011
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
05 November 2009 - 22 March 2011
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
02 October 2008 - 04 November 2009
Rural Affairs and Environment Committee
Substitute Member
20 September 2007 - 01 October 2008
Health and Sport Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Public Petitions Committee
Member
27 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Rural Development Committee
Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Public Petitions Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
Finance Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
Rural Affairs Committee
Member
Register of interests
Rhoda'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 Rhoda Grant 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: 28 September 2022
Ferries
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "In the midst of this mess are people, as Katy Clark has pointed out: people who are trying to live their lives, work and run their businesses. It is almost impossible for them to do that with ferry services that are not working…
Chamber meeting date: 27 September 2022
Scotland’s Population
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "The length of speeches is growing."
Chamber meeting date: 27 September 2022
Ferries Contract
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "What is being trailed by the BBC is very worrying, as is the Deputy First Minister’s answer about being unable to find any exchange of documents. The Auditor General struggled to investigate the procurement process previously…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2022
Ferries
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "The minister has talked about additional ferries both today and previously. When is she going to be in a position to give us more details on that, and does she hope that the additional ferries will be available this winter?"
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2022
Net Zero Heating (Rural Homes)
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "The First Minister will be aware that her Government fits only heat pumps under its central heating assistance scheme…
Votes
How Rhoda Grant has voted in Parliament
Find out how Rhoda Grant has voted recently.
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 Rhoda Grant in Parliament
Find out what motions Rhoda Grant has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Rhoda Grant 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: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure access to and implementation of the Horizon Europe programme."
Answered by: Jamie Hepburn on 28 September 2022
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 20 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it will give to farmers and crofters facing substantial increases in the price of feeding stuff."
Answered by: Mairi Gougeon on 28 September 2022
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-10424 by Humza Yousaf on 20 September 2022, whether it will provide an indication of in which year this review will take place."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of its aviation strategy, particularly in relation to improving lifeline services and island connectivity."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 23 September 2022
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent (a) discussions it has had on and (b) consideration it has given to improving lifeline interisland services in Orkney."
Answered by: Jenny Gilruth on 23 September 2022
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there have been any changes to the A83 Task Force, including (a) to its (i) attendees and (ii) meeting frequency and (b) whether it will be independently chaired."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial preparations have been put in place ahead of the selection of the medium-term solution for the A83 Rest and Be Thankful."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when the preliminary ground investigations at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be completed."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when in 2022 the medium-term solution for the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be selected and published."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address strategic objectives one, two and three of its National Islands Plan, following the announced cancellation of its Islands Bond scheme."
Answered by: Mairi Gougeon on 22 September 2022
See all of Rhoda Grant's written questions submitted in Parliament