Tom Arthur
Scottish National Party
MSP for Renfrewshire South (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Tom Arthur
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Tom.Arthur.msp@parliament.scot
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
Phone: 0131 348 5863
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Contact at local office
49 High Street
Johnstone
PA5 8AJ
Phone: 01505 331990
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Committees
Tom is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Tom is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Tom has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Tom does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Tom has had 15 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
20 May 2021 - 29 March 2023
Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth
Scottish Government
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Member
19 April 2018 - 25 February 2020
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
10 May 2017 - 13 December 2018
Pow of Inchaffray Drainage Commission Scotland Bill Committee
Convener
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
24 April 2018 - 28 June 2018
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs
Scottish Government
01 September 2016 - 23 April 2018
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice
Scottish Government
16 November 2017 - 19 April 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
14 June 2017 - 14 December 2017
Writers to the Signet Dependants Annuity Fund Amendment Scotland Bill Committee
Member
10 May 2017 - 21 November 2017
Edinburgh Bakers Widows Fund Bill Committee
Convener
08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Health and Sport Committee
Member
19 April 2017 - 10 May 2017
Pow of Inchaffray Drainage Commission Scotland Bill Committee
Member
19 April 2017 - 10 May 2017
Edinburgh Bakers Widows Fund Bill Committee
Member
14 June 2016 - 31 August 2016
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport
Scottish Government
Register of interests
Tom's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Tom Arthur has said in Parliament
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Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 29 November 2023
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
The Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance (Tom Arthur): "Thank you, convener, and good morning, committee. The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill implements stakeholder-led recommendations to introduce improvements to current debt solutions and debt recovery processes…
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023
Public Sector Workforce (Update)
The Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance (Tom Arthur): "The United Kingdom Government’s autumn statement is one of austerity for public services. In his budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer chose to ignore provision of much-needed funding for such services, other than the £10…
Chamber meeting date: 22 November 2023
Council Tax Freeze (Impact on Midlothian North and Musselburgh)
The Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance (Tom Arthur): "The total funding for local government and the significant associated savings for taxpayers for 2024-25 will form part of the detail of the implementation of the council tax freeze, which will be agreed with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities over the coming weeks. The freeze will mean that every Scottish household will continue to…
Chamber meeting date: 22 November 2023
Local Government Finance Support Schemes
The Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance (Tom Arthur): "Local authorities are accountable to their local communities and have the financial freedom to operate independently, taking account of local needs…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 22 November 2023
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill
The Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance (Tom Arthur): "Thank you, convener, and good morning to the committee…
Votes
How Tom Arthur has voted in Parliament
Find out how Tom Arthur has voted recently.
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 30, 2023
Result 82 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 23, 2023
Result 19 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Result 52 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Result 87 for, 3 against, 25 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Result 63 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Tom Arthur in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Tom Arthur has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 May 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legislative consent memorandums it anticipates lodging in the Parliament in relation to the legislative programme of the UK Government announced in The Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2021."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 May 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting mental health services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Answered by Clare Haughey on 24 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how its refreshed national digital strategy will enable Scotland's people and economy to flourish in an increasingly digital world."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 11 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the rateable value is at which businesses receive 100% small business bonus relief on non-domestic rates, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 11 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish details of its view regarding the UK Government’s activity in relation to devolution following Brexit."
Answered by Michael Russell on 8 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the amount paid in income tax paid by people earning the UK median wage in each of the last two years, and how this compares with the rest of the UK."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 8 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average household water bill is, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 2 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce health inequalities."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting rail services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that care home residents who are unable to go outside can still meet friends and family."
Awaiting answer