Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2007 - present day
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The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish Labour
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23 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
Convener
23 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 28 December 2022
Scottish Labour
20 September 2018 - 14 September 2021
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
11 January 2018 - 06 September 2018
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 - 11 January 2018
Member
28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
28 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
19 September 2012 - 08 January 2015
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
23 June 2011 - 19 September 2012
Substitute Member
14 June 2011 - 21 December 2011
Deputy Convener
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Member
01 April 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
02 October 2008 - 22 March 2011
Member
15 September 2010 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
02 October 2008 - 15 September 2010
Substitute Member
01 May 2008 - 01 October 2008
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
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20 September 2007 - 01 May 2008
Member
27 June 2007 - 01 May 2008
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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.
Here is the register for Claire Baker. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2021.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 19-27 August 2022, I attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax, Canada. The cost of flights of £1,642.89 was met by the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (of Richmond House, Houses of Parliament, London, 0AA) and of meals of approximately £158 were met by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Canada Region (of the House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6). The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is a membership association of legislatures from the Commonwealth which brings together Members, irrespective of gender, race, religion or culture, who are united by community of interest, respect for the rule of law and individual rights and freedoms, and by the pursuit of the positive ideals of parliamentary democracy. [Registered 18 May 2023]
No registrable interests
I own, jointly with my husband, a flat in Aberdeen with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 with gross rental income of up to £5,000 per annum.
No registrable interests
On Sunday 24th November 2024 I attended the Scotland v Australia rugby match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as a guest of Vodafone. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was £550. [Registered 27 November 2024]
On Saturday 5 February 2022 I attended the Scotland v England rugby match at BT Murrayfield as guests of Openreach. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was approximately £600. [Registered 10 February 2022]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 2 September 2025]
I own, jointly with my husband, a house in France with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. [Registered 2 August 2024]
On Saturday 24 February 2024 I attended the Scotland v England rugby match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as a guest of BT Group. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was £550. [Registered 27 November 2024]
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 September 2025
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I welcome the UK Labour Government’s commitment to provide millions of pounds for Kirkcaldy town centre. That investment has the potential to kick-start the town centre regeneration of the lang toun…
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2025
8. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with authorities in Mid Scotland and Fife to address antisocial behaviour. (S6O-04945)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2025
Claire Baker (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body): "There was an immediate debrief from the Parliament’s police unit after the For Women Scotland rally and counter-protest by Cabaret Against the Hate Speech…
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2025
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I am pleased to open the debate for Scottish Labour as we mark 20 years since the devolution of rail powers and recognise the progress that has been made on Scotland’s railways…
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2025
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I thank Bob Doris for securing the debate. The removal of peak fares from Scotland’s railways on 1 September is very much welcomed…
Find out how Claire Baker has voted recently.
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 25, 2025
Result 63 for, 18 against, 23 abstained, 25 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Ben Macpherson, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 25, 2025
Result 62 for, 39 against, 2 abstained, 26 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Result 59 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Result 60 for, 47 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Result 40 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Claire Baker has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of attendees and the agenda for the Scottish Transport Summit, which was held on 17 September 2025."
Answer expected on 9 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to improve clinical training and pathways for diagnosing and managing migraine."
Answer expected on 6 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the crew structure for MV (a) Hamnavoe, (b) Hjaltland, (c) Hrossey, (d) Hildasay and (e) Helliar, under schedule 4 of the Northern Isles Ferry Services Contract 2020-28."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the annual freight volumes carried on the MV (a) Helliar and (b) Hildasay under the Northern Isles Ferry Services contract have been since 30 June 2020 to date."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of the companies that have been contracted by Serco NorthLink Ferries to provide (a) scheduled and (b) unscheduled dry-docking repair and maintenance of the Northern Isles Ferry Services fleet from 30 June 2020 to date, and what the value of each contract was."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding antisocial behaviour and fire-raising, how it is working with local fire services to ensure they are adequately resourced and supported to deliver local patrols and community engagement."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will list the value of all contracts between Serco NorthLink and Clyde Marine Recruitment, and its subsidiaries, for the supply of seafarers on Northern Isles Ferry Services from 1 January 2019 to date."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made on each of the recommendations in the Report from the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour since its publication in February 2025, and what steps it is taking to accelerate implementation."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Serco NorthLink Ferries regarding (a) capacity and (b) crewing levels of the Northern Isles Ferry Services fleet, ahead of expected increased volumes of livestock transport from the Northern Isles to the mainland in October 2025."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding fire-raising and antisocial behaviour in Mid Scotland and Fife."
Answer expected on 3 October 2025