Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
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01 September 2021 - 21 March 2024
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23 June 2021 - 08 February 2024
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20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
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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: 12 November 2025
Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "Retailers and members of the public are telling us that they cannot get a response to 999 calls, even when they are threatened with violence…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 12 November 2025
Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "Good morning. I start with a question for John Logue. The submission from COPFS sets out “proposed essential resource funding and minimum capital requirements” of £236.5 million and £7…
Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2025
Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "We have heard from the Government over many years that female prisoners are among the most vulnerable women in society. They are often victims of terrible crime and abuse and are very likely to have suffered domestic violence…
Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2025
Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "We have heard from the Government over many years that female prisoners are among the most vulnerable women in society. They are often victims of terrible crime and abuse and are very likely to have suffered domestic violence…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 5 November 2025
Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "Good morning. I will start with questions for Detective Superintendent Bertram. How would Police Scotland envisage policing the offence that is set out in the bill?"
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Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Result 81 for, 35 against, 2 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Result 35 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Result 62 for, 36 against, 19 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Result 80 for, 36 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Supported by: Fiona Hyslop
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Result 65 for, 34 against, 19 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
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: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:13 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason no reconviction statistics have been published since the 2020-21 cohort, and what impact this delay has had on (a) the transparency of its approach to and (b) its monitoring of repeat offending."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the number of repeat shoplifting offenders, in light of reports that 10 individuals have accumulated over 1,500 charges in the last four years."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:8 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 4 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Scottish Prison Service continuing its membership of the Stonewall Diversity Champions scheme, in light of the decision by organisations such as Police Scotland and the Scottish Parliament to withdraw from the scheme."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:8 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 4 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the Scottish Prison Service paying an annual membership fee of £3,090 to the Stonewall Diversity Champions scheme represents value for money for the taxpayer."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:3 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent direct engagement it has had with Retailers Against Crime regarding measures to reduce shoplifting and improve safety for retail staff."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:3 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement the Retail Industry Leadership Group has had with Retailers Against Crime regarding shoplifting and violence towards shopworkers."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:8 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 24 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether its membership of the Stonewall Diversity Champions scheme represents value for money for the taxpayer."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:8 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 17 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on Police Scotland’s decision to withdraw from the Stonewall Diversity Champions scheme."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:15 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:10 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what factors are considered when allocating investment for research on what are considered less survivable cancers, and whether any measures are in place to respond to any reported underfunding for such conditions."