Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
Post-d: Stephen.Kerr.msp@parliament.scot
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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06 November 2024 - 26 June 2025
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29 June 2023 - 28 March 2024
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22 June 2022 - 29 June 2023
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22 September 2022 - 29 June 2023
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20 September 2022 - 28 June 2023
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18 May 2021 - 22 September 2022
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21 May 2021 - 20 September 2022
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23 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
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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: 15 January 2026
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "Rubbish!"
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "This is a wonderful Thursday afternoon on what is a momentous day, and a very happy day for many of us on this side of the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "We have reached the stage 3 debate on the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill, and it is right to recognise that a lot of work has been done on this very short bill. There has been serious and detailed scrutiny at stages 1, 2 and 3…
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "As the member knows, I am interested in innovation in the way that we do things in this place…
Chamber meeting date: 14 January 2026
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I seek your guidance on a matter that goes to the heart of proper budget scrutiny and the Parliament’s ability to discharge that function effectively. The issue engages rule 9…
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Motion ref. S6M-20419
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 82 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20390
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 12, 2026
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 60 Amendment 1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 22 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20416
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Result 87 for, 1 against, 25 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20285
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Find out what motions Stephen Kerr has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the impact of its housing policies on the supply of affordable homes for families in crisis."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Holding Answer by Ben Macpherson on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address reported warnings that college investment has not kept pace with the need for high level technical skills."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish any correspondence it has had with STV concerning the company’s reported financial difficulties."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the number of industry critical college courses that might be reduced or withdrawn due to reported current funding pressures."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the full timeline of the reported governance failures at Historic Environment Scotland, including all ministerial decisions taken in relation to them and, if so, when."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it first became aware that Historic Environment Scotland did not have a designated accountable officer."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of its tax policies on the competitiveness of Scotland's high streets relative to those in the rest of the UK."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason Historic Environment Scotland was reportedly able to be non-compliant with requirements for financial governance, including the statutory accountable officer function."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will support colleges facing increased costs associated with running specialist equipment and engineering facilities."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that the increased demand for temporary accommodation for immigrants does not displace low-income households already on waiting lists."