Stuart McMillan
Scottish National Party
MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for West of Scotland (Region) 2007 - 2011
About Stuart McMillan
Contact details
Contact online
Website: stuartmcmillan.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @StuMcMillanSNP
Facebook: Stuart's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01475 720930
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
26 Grey Place
Greenock
Inverclyde
PA15 1YF
Phone: 01475 720930
Text relay calls welcome.
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Committees
Stuart is a member of 2 committees
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Stuart is a member of 9 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dyslexia
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Muscular Dystrophy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Visual Impairment
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Stuart has 2 parliamentary and government roles
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Branch Executive
Member
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Stuart does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Stuart has had 26 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 April 2023 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Member
31 March 2022 - 18 April 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
16 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Member
22 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
14 June 2016 - 22 December 2020
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
06 September 2018 - 16 September 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
06 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
29 October 2014 - 23 March 2016
Devolution Further Powers Committee
Member
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
12 November 2013 - 11 December 2014
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
18 September 2012 - 27 November 2014
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
23 October 2012 - 29 October 2014
Referendum Scotland Bill Committee
Member
07 November 2013 - 12 November 2013
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 24 October 2012
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
18 September 2012 - 24 October 2012
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
14 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Equal Opportunities Committee
Deputy Convener
01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
26 February 2009 - 22 March 2011
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 February 2009
Justice Committee
Member
11 December 2008 - 26 February 2009
Public Audit Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 10 December 2008
Member
Register of interests
Stuart'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 Stuart McMillan 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: 24 April 2024
Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (Complaints Handling)
Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP): "I thank the minister for her comments. Can she speak to any further amendments that she is considering to the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill that would relate to the situation with McClure’s Solicitors…
Chamber meeting date: 23 April 2024
Ban on Plastic-containing Wet Wipes (Water and Sewerage Charges)
2. Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported statistics indicating that wet wipes contribute to up to 94 per cent of sewer blockages, what assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scottish Water of the planned ban on wet wipes containing plastic, including whether water and sewerage charges will be reduced in the future as a result…
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 23 April 2024
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2024 (SSI 2024/102)
The Convener: "Agenda item 4 is consideration of two instruments that are subject to negative procedure. No points have been raised on the instruments. Is the committee content with the instruments?"
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 23 April 2024
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Stuart McMillan): "Welcome to the 13th meeting in 2024 of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. I remind everyone to please switch off or silence their mobile phones and other electronic devices…
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 23 April 2024
Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
The Convener: "Under agenda item 2, we will take evidence on the Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill at stage 1. I welcome our first panel…
Votes
How Stuart McMillan has voted in Parliament
Find out how Stuart McMillan has voted recently.
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Natalie Don, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Supported by: Angela Constance, Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 25, 2024
Result 71 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 44 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 44 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 64 for, 46 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 47 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Stuart McMillan in Parliament
Find out what motions Stuart McMillan has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Stuart McMillan has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to adding aplastic anaemia to the list of conditions and illnesses featured on the NHS Inform website."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 April 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the procurement process for the Small Vessel Replacement Programme."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 May 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported statistics indicating that wet wipes contribute to up to 94% of sewer blockages, what assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scottish Water of the planned ban on wet wipes containing plastic, including whether water and sewerage charges will be reduced in the future as a result of the…
Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to developing qualifications for those wishing to train as pet groomers, in light of reports that three new dog grooming qualifications, which have been developed in collaboration with providers in the animal care sector, have been introduced in England."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 16 April 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many reports of malpractice have been made to Health Improvement Scotland regarding medical aesthetic procedures carried out by healthcare professionals, since 2021."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many individuals who (a) are and (b) are not healthcare professionals currently provide medical aesthetic treatment in Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent by the NHS on treatment for patients who have experienced complications resulting from cosmetic medical aesthetic procedures in each of the last five financial years, also broken down by NHS board."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many reports of malpractice have been made to Trading Standards Scotland regarding medical aesthetic procedures carried out by non-healthcare professionals, since 2021."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will offer free BRCA gene testing to anyone living in Scotland aged 18 or over with one or more Jewish grandparents, of any type of Jewish origin, in a similar way to NHS England's Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, in light of the reported finding that having a BRCA gene fault is associated with an increased…
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve access to NHS dentistry in the Greenock and Inverclyde constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 February 2024
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