Scottish National Party
MSP for Perthshire North (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for North Tayside (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
Email: [email protected]
Website: johnswinney.scot
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Scottish National Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 June 2023 - 07 May 2024
Member
19 May 2021 - 28 March 2023
Scottish Government
18 May 2016 - 18 May 2021
Scottish Government
21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 21 November 2014
Scottish Government
17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011
Scottish Government
05 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
05 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
30 October 2004 - 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
20 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Deputy Convener
15 September 2005 - 20 September 2005
Member
28 September 2004 - 14 September 2005
Convener
28 September 2004 - 14 September 2005
Member
15 September 2004 - 28 September 2004
Member
01 May 2003 - 03 September 2004
Scottish National Party
26 September 2000 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
17 June 1999 - 01 November 2000
Member
06 May 1999 - 26 September 2000
Scottish National Party
25 May 1999 - 26 September 2000
Scottish National Party
25 May 1999 - 26 September 2000
Scottish National Party
17 June 1999 - 26 September 2000
Convener
24 August 1999 - 26 September 2000
Member
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 John Swinney. The date of their initial statement was 07 June 2021.
No registrable interests
On Friday 26 May 2017 I attended the "Remarks by the Honourable Barack H Obama" event as a guest of West Coast Capital (a Private Equity Firm). The cost of hospitality for the evening was £500, which was met by West Coast Capital.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 23 November 2023 to 24 November 2023 I attended and spoke at a Conference “Future Politics : Effective Governance” at the University of Ulster, Belfast organised by the John and Pat Hume Foundation and Stratagem. Flights, dinner and hotel accommodation were paid for by the organisers at a cost of £150.61, £35 and £117.99 respectively. [Registered 5 December 2023]
From 7 December 2023 to 23 May 2024 I was an Honorary Professor in the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Glasgow. It was a part-time role and there was no remuneration involved. [Registered 13 December 2023, Amended interest 25 November 2024, Ceased interest 25 November 2024]
On 16 November 2024 I and my family attended a show at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. The cost of tickets and dinner was £164.85 and was met by Pitlochry Festival Theatre. [Registered 25 November 2024]
I am a Director of the Logierait Bridge Company. I do not receive any remuneration in relation to this role.
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: 2 October 2025
The First Minister (John Swinney): "That is not the case. Last year, more than 35,000 people started a modern apprenticeship in Scotland. A record 39,000 individuals are now in training, including 20,000 who are aged 16 to 19—an increase of 2.8 per cent on the previous year…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
The First Minister (John Swinney): "The Government has taken a number of steps over a number of years to enable the purchase of land by communities, to support developments that have enhanced community opportunities in a range of different parts of the country…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
The First Minister (John Swinney): "I do not support the introduction of a mandatory digital ID scheme by the United Kingdom Government. People must be able to access public services through the channel that works for them…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
The First Minister (John Swinney): "Before I answer Mr Findlay’s question, I express my horror at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester this morning…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
The First Minister (John Swinney): "As I have indicated to Parliament on a number of occasions, I acknowledge the pressures that our national health service faces, but let me provide some context about the situation that we find ourselves in at this time…
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Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 6, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Result 115 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 29, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Result 85 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Result 54 for, 56 against, 2 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Submitted by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 29, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Result 56 for, 53 against, 3 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Supported by: Angela Constance
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Result 55 for, 52 against, 3 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP not voted
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: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:18 April 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many staff are currently employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner, and in what roles."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:18 April 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of staff currently employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner were previously serving police officers."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:18 April 2024
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of staff currently employed by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner were previously employed by (a) Police Scotland, (b) any other police service and (c) the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 16 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government on how many occasions the treatment Olaparib has been prescribed in each NHS board area since it was approved for use by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) in 2021."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:20 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 9 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the implementation of the Scottish Wild Salmon Strategy."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:20 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 9 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to any implications of recent flooding events for wild salmon populations."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:20 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 9 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to measures to increase the wild salmon population through stocking initiatives."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 5 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the review of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer will be completed."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 5 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether consideration is being given, as part of the review of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer, to risk factors such as family history and ethnicity in improving the early detection of prostate cancer."
Asked by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:21 March 2024
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the necessary genetic tests are available in all NHS board areas to enable the prescribing of Olaparib to treat prostate cancer."