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: 18 December 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "I note that Dr Allan referenced a lack of vocalised response to the apportionment of the support funds that he has identified…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "I am seeking parliamentary time to scrutinise the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture on the findings of Audit Scotland’s section 22 report on Historic Environment Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "I will speak briefly and will not try to compete with any of my parliamentary colleagues’ recitations of the names of local small businesses that deserve praise and support…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 17 December 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "Minister, I think that we are fellow graduates of the University of Stirling, but neither of us did law."
Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "That is absolutely scandalous."
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Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, 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, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 57 for, 67 against, 1 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 1 for, 95 against, 18 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Friday, December 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 119 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 120 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 11, 2025
Result 79 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 23 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: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential impact on the Scottish economy, what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding what the status is of the memorandum of understanding signed with MingYang in 2021, and whether it remains active."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many formal complaints have been raised by its civil servants regarding hybrid working directives since October 2025, also broken down by how many claims have been (a) upheld and (b) rejected."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 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."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 19 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that communities experiencing rapid population increases due to immigration receive adequate support to maintain cohesion and public confidence in services."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA regarding the (a) feasibility and (b) funding implications of a restructured school week."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the potential impact of its proposals for a restructured school week on (a) pupil supervision, (b) timetabling and (c) parental working patterns."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the full (a) legal, (b) financial and (c) operational considerations that underpin its proposals for new nationally agreed minimum standards on pupil learning hours."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it undertook with the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers prior to announcing proposals for changes to class contact time."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it currently provides to local authorities to support safety and violence prevention in schools."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reported link between rising school violence and reductions in school-based police officer numbers."