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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Bob Doris

Scottish National Party

MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn (Constituency) 2016 - present day

Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2007 - 2016

About Bob Doris

Contact details

Contact online

Website: bob-doris.scot

X (previously known as Twitter): @BobDorisSNP

Facebook: Bob's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0141 946 7700
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Maryhill Burgh Halls
10-24 Gairbraid Avenue
Glasgow
G20 8YE

Phone: 0141 946 7700
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Bob is a member of 6 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palliative Care

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Shared Parenting

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Bob does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Bob does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Bob has had 31 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

29 June 2023 - 07 September 2023

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

22 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023

Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Social Security Committee

Convener

07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

conveners group

Member

06 September 2018 - 13 September 2018

Social Security Committee

Member

15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

conveners group

Member

08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheCabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Scottish Government

01 March 2016 - 23 March 2016

Health and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Finance Committee

Substitute Member

25 February 2016 - 01 March 2016

Health and Sport Committee

Member

15 June 2011 - 21 January 2016

Health and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

03 April 2014 - 05 June 2014

Economy Energy and Tourism Committee

Substitute Member

10 January 2013 - 08 May 2014

Public Audit Committee

Member

25 October 2012 - 10 January 2013

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

04 September 2012 - 10 January 2013

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 - 27 June 2012

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011

Health and Sport Committee

Member

27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheCabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011

Local Government and Communities Committee

Deputy Convener

16 November 2010 - 22 March 2011

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Deputy Convener

13 November 2008 - 16 November 2010

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Member

13 June 2007 - 26 May 2010

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

26 June 2008 - 12 November 2008

Public Petitions Committee

Substitute Member

14 June 2007 - 28 September 2007

Standards and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Bob'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.

Here is the register for Bob Doris. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

Overseas visits From 15 to 22 August 2013, on the invitation of Barzan Kurda, Head of Bureau of NGOs of the democratic organisation of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) (a Kurdish political party of Karizewoshk, PUK Bureau Office, Sulaymaniyah), I visited Kurdistan to meet Kurdish officials to discuss how I can better work with the region and represent my Kurdish constituents in Glasgow and to pay respects to Kurds who lost family members at Halabja and during Anfal. The overall cost of the visit of US $5235 (US $1,600 accommodation costs, US $3,111 flights and $524 other costs), which is approximately £3,366 based on a conversion carried out on 11 September 2013, for three people was met by the PUK.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I am a member of the Possilpark Business Improvement District Steering Group. [Registered 27 September 2021]

I am a trustee of Spirit of Springburn SCIO (SCO 50744).

Recent Activity

What was said

What Bob Doris 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: 2 October 2025

Decarbonising Homes

6. Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the climate action secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to encourage home owners to decarbonise their properties as part of Scotland’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2045…

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 30 September 2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "It is almost as though you knew that I was going to mention hydrogen and did a link for me, convener. I know that we have spoken about hydrogen, and Graham Hutchings in particular talked about some drawbacks of using liquid hydrogen in flights…

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 23 September 2025

Ecocide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "The Braer oil spill happened in 1993, so the current legislation supersedes that example, but I appreciate why it was given. I am getting my head around an issue that it might be best for Mr Whittle to come in on…

Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 18 September 2025

Decision on Taking Business in Private

The Deputy Convener (Bob Doris): "Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the 23rd meeting in 2025 of the Social Justice and Social Security Committee…

Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 18 September 2025

Social Security (Cross-border Provision, Case Transfer and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 [Draft]

The Deputy Convener: "Item 4 is consideration of another SSI. The instrument is subject to the affirmative procedure, which means that the Parliament must approve it before it comes into force…

Votes

How Bob Doris has voted in Parliament

Find out how Bob Doris has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-19123

Mobile Phones in Schools

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 voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19124.1

Protecting Scotland’s Fire Service

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 voted against

Disagreed

Motion ref. S6M-19124

Protecting Scotland’s Fire Service

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 voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19124.2

Protecting Scotland’s Fire Service

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 voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19123.1

Mobile Phones in Schools

Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Result 49 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Bob Doris has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6W-40907

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:1 October 2025

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 2 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress against its Heat in Buildings Strategy."

Question reference: S6O-05037

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:1 October 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to address the misuse of e-bikes and off-road vehicles, in light of reported concerns that it is a growing community safety issue."

Question reference: S6O-05015

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:24 September 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the climate action secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how to encourage homeowners to decarbonise their properties as part of Scotland’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2045."

Question reference: S6O-04940

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:10 September 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to women preparing for release from prison."

Question reference: S6W-40452

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:9 September 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the publication of its new Palliative Care Strategy."

Question reference: S6W-40341

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:4 September 2025

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 5 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to pilot spinal muscular atrophy screening in Scotland."

Question reference: S6O-04922

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:3 September 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how the steps set out in its Housing Emergency Action Plan will support its work to tackle the housing emergency, particularly for young people and first-time buyers."

Question reference: S6O-04896

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:27 August 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the abolition of peak rail fares is likely to have on people living in, working in or visiting the Maryhill and Springburn constituency."

Question reference: S6W-38856

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:18 June 2025

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 19 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to lay regulations setting carbon budgets in order to set an emissions trajectory to 2045."

Question reference: S6O-04847

Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:18 June 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Police Scotland and other public bodies have appropriate powers to tackle the misuse of off-road vehicles and promote community safety."

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