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 not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Rhoda is a member of 17 cross-party groups
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
Substitute Member
26 November 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
02 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
05 May 2020 - 25 November 2020
Member
10 September 2019 - 05 May 2020
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 05 February 2020
Substitute Member
25 June 2019 - 30 October 2019
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Appointed Member
23 April 2019 - 10 September 2019
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 10 September 2019
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 10 September 2019
Substitute Member
03 June 2019 - 02 September 2019
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
01 November 2018 - 20 November 2018
Member
21 December 2017 - 22 October 2018
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Member
07 October 2015 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
03 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Member
01 June 2011 - 03 September 2013
Member
23 June 2011 - 21 May 2013
Substitute Member
30 April 2009 - 22 March 2011
Member
05 November 2009 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
05 November 2009 - 22 March 2011
Member
02 October 2008 - 04 November 2009
Substitute Member
20 September 2007 - 01 October 2008
Member
27 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Member
17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
Member
17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
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.
Here is the register for Rhoda Grant. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
I am in receipt of the services of an intern, who will be working in my office from 29 September 2020 until 22 July 2021. The value of the material support provided to me is £6,600. The costs of this support are met by CARE ((Christian Action Research and Education), of 53 Romney Street, London, SW1P 3RF).
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I own a sixth share of a house in Lewis with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. The gross income is up to £5,000 per annum.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I received on bottle of whisky from the Scotch Whisky Association, the nominal value for the COP26 Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky to be £30, although it is not for commercial sale. [Registered 16 December 2021]
I am the Vice Chair of Friends of the Far North Line. This is an honorary position for which I receive no remuneration.
I received £100 from Unison as a contribution to my regional list selection campaign.
I am a member of the Co-Operative Party MSP Group.
I am a Director of the North Applecross Woodlands Company Limited. There is no remuneration attached to the post.
I am a member of the Co-Operative Party.
I am a member of Unison.
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: 19 May 2022
Online Teaching (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar)
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "Having a teacher in place while pupils are being taught, albeit remotely, means that the wellbeing of pupils is looked after. Indeed, if pupils have queries, it is really important that they have a suitably qualified teacher there with them…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 18 May 2022
Air Traffic Management Strategy Project (PE1804)
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "I have a bit of both, convener. I will not go over ground that has been covered by the committee, apart from to say that I am pleased that Prospect and HIAL are working so well together and that staff are now involved in the working groups…
Chamber meeting date: 17 May 2022
Carbon Neutral Islands
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "The Government’s announcement that it will assist six islands to become carbon neutral by 2040 is welcome…
Chamber meeting date: 11 May 2022
Ferry Problems
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "The crux of the debate is that disastrous decisions were made that have cost the Scottish people hundreds of millions of pounds. The cost to our island communities is immeasurable…
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee meeting date: 11 May 2022
Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "In February, the cabinet secretary told the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee that “it is the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill that will put in place the long-term planning that is necessary to make both the practical and cultural changes that we need to make human rights around food a reality for everyone in…
Votes
How Rhoda Grant has voted in Parliament
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Update on Delivery of Social Security Benefits
Submitted by: Ben Macpherson, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Supported by: Christina McKelvie, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Result 65 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 16 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Update on Delivery of Social Security Benefits
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Result 28 for, 85 against, 0 abstained, 16 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Update on Delivery of Social Security Benefits
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Supported by: Mark Griffin, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Result 49 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 16 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Community Wealth Building – Delivering Transformation in Scotland’s Local and Regional Economies
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Result 31 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Keeping Care Close to Home and Improving Outcomes
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, May 23, 2022
Supported by: Carol Mochan, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Result 21 for, 97 against, 3 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
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: 26 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of applications for the Islands Bond that it has received up to and including May 2022 are from people (a) needing assistance to remain on islands and (b) wanting to move to islands."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of applications for the Islands Bond that it has approved up to and including May 2022 are for people (a) needing assistance to remain on islands and (b) wanting to move to islands."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications it has received for the Islands Bond up to and including May 2022."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 26 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for the Islands Bond it has approved up to and including May 2022."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has the power to introduce legislation that prohibits so-called pimping websites, which profit from advertising individuals for prostitution, from operating in Scotland."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce legislation to fulfil the Scottish National Party manifesto commitment to tackle prostitution as a form of violence against women."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to reduce the demand from sex buyers, which is reportedly putting Ukrainian women who are fleeing war at risk of commercial sexual exploitation."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of the short life working group, which it has tasked with helping to design the fundamental principles of a new model to challenge men’s demand for prostitution."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent so-called pimping websites, which profit from advertising individuals for prostitution, from operating in Scotland."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in fulfilling the Scottish National Party manifesto commitment to consider how aspects of international approaches, which seek to challenge men’s demand for prostitution, would be best applied in Scotland."
Awaiting answer
See all of Rhoda Grant's written questions submitted in Parliament