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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Siobhian Brown

Scottish National Party

MSP for Ayr (Constituency) 2021 - present day

About Siobhian Brown

Contact details

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Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Contact at local office

9 Beresford Terrace
Ayr
KA7 2ER

Phone: 01292 810034
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Siobhian is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Siobhian is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Siobhian has 1 parliamentary and government role

Minister for Victims and Community Safety

Scottish Government

Party Roles

Siobhian does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Siobhian has had 3 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

23 June 2021 - 30 March 2023

COVID19 Recovery Committee

Convener

23 June 2021 - 30 March 2023

conveners group

Member

17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021

COVID19 Recovery Committee

Member

Register of interests

Siobhian'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 Siobhian Brown 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.

Prostitution

Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Siobhian Brown): "There is an extensive list of work, which I will try to summarise in the time available. When it comes to legislation, there is the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015…

Legal Aid Reforms

Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Siobhian Brown): "Our reforms to legal aid will strengthen access to justice, which is a central aim of our changes…

Legal Aid Reforms

Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Siobhian Brown): "Our reforms to legal aid will strengthen access to justice, which is a central aim of our changes…

Prostitution

Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Siobhian Brown): "There is an extensive list of work, which I will try to summarise in the time available. When it comes to legislation, there is the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015…

Prostitution

Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026

The Minister for Victims and Community Safety (Siobhian Brown): "There is an extensive list of work, which I will try to summarise in the time available. When it comes to legislation, there is the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015…

Votes

How Siobhian Brown has voted in Parliament

Find out how Siobhian Brown has voted recently.

Scottish Rate Resolution

Motion ref. S6M-20844

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Business Programme

Motion ref. S6M-20826.1

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, 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, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Approval of SSI

Motion ref. S6M-20827

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion ref. S6M-20820.2

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

Motion ref. S6M-20819.3

Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Siobhian Brown has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6O-02079

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 22 March 2023

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that public transport is accessible."

Question reference: S6W-15882

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 March 2023

Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 17 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to reflect the urgency of climate (a) mitigation and (b) adaptation in the final version of its Future Catching Policy."

Question reference: S6W-15883

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 March 2023

Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 17 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to reflect the urgency of climate (a) mitigation and (b) adaptation in the final versions of Scotland’s Fisheries Management Plans."

Question reference: S6O-02044

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 15 March 2023

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis has been carried out of recorded crime in South Ayrshire."

Question reference: S6O-02018

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 8 March 2023

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of any potential impact that the UK Government’s proposed Illegal Migration Bill could have on devolved social justice powers and the duties of Scottish local authorities."

Question reference: S6W-14866

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 February 2023

Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 28 February 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what data it holds regarding the carbon emissions (a) directly from the operations and (b) indirectly from the impacts on blue carbon, of Scotland’s fishing industry."

Question reference: S6W-14867

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 February 2023

Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 23 February 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) plans and (b) policies it has in place to assist the fishing industry to (i) reduce its carbon emissions and (ii) ensure a just transition for the sector."

Question reference: S6O-01840

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 25 January 2023

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on culture organisations in Scotland of the UK Government Levelling Up funding."

Question reference: S6O-01678

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 7 December 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 December 2022

"To ask the Scottish Government how the development of a Talent Attraction and Migration service will impact on the delivery of its Covid Recovery Strategy."

Question reference: S6O-01647

Asked by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 30 November 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2022

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government following the Supreme Court’s verdict on the ability of the Scottish Parliament to legislate for an independence referendum."