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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Alexander Stewart

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day

About Alexander Stewart

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6134
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

31 Canmore Street
Dunfermline
Fife
KY12 7NU

Phone: 01383 720530
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Alexander is a member of 9 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Heart and Circulatory Diseases

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Stroke

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Alexander has 1 parliamentary and government role

Congress Of Local And Regional Authorities Of The Council Of Europe

Member

Party Roles

Alexander has 2 party roles

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Finance

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Alexander has had 30 previous roles

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

29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Party Spokesperson on External Affairs

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Constitution

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2023 - 14 March 2024

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

25 May 2022 - 29 June 2023

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

23 September 2021 - 29 June 2023

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee

Member

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Older People

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Just Transition

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Fair Work

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 - 25 May 2022

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 23 September 2021

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Housing

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Planning

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Member

25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020

Local Government and Communities Committee

Substitute Member

25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020

Deputy Whip

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020

Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee

Member

03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2017 - 03 September 2019

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 May 2018 - 06 September 2018

Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 17 May 2018

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

09 March 2017 - 29 June 2017

Justice Committee

Substitute Member

26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Register of interests

Alexander'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 Alexander Stewart. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

From 4th to 8th July 2022 I visited Munich and Berlin, Germany, as part of a cross-Party delegation from the Scottish Parliament, meeting Parliamentarians, public officials and business representatives, as a guest of the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation, meals and translation services amounted to £1460 and were paid by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (a political research foundation of Munich, Germany). [Registered 2 August 2022]

From 7 October to 13 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food and transport, amounted to £2,429.96 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 8 November 2023]

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I am a trustee of The Trojan Women Project (Registered Scottish Charity) which creates a platform for Syrian refugees to tell their own stories through drama.

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 1 December 2023]

I was awarded the MBE, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2016 and it was presented on 4 July 2016 at the Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh.

Until 31 May 2023 I was a member of the 3rd Division, High Constables, City of Perth. [Amended interest 24 May 2023, Ceased interest 24 May 2023]

I am a member of the Order of St John.

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 4 July 2024]

Until December 2022 I was the Honorary President of the Ribbon of Poppies Project. [Registered 11 November 2020; Amended interest 5 March 2024, Ceased interest 5 March 2024]

Recent Activity

What was said

What Alexander Stewart 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.

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 10 October 2024

Climate Justice

Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Good morning. You said that the Scottish Government has a part to play when it comes to the COP, which is about access and understanding…

Chamber meeting date: 9 October 2024

Arts Funding

1. Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to address reported concerns regarding the future of arts funding in Scotland. (S6O-03813)"

Chamber meeting date: 9 October 2024

Budget Priorities 2025-26

Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I am pleased to close the debate on behalf of the Conservatives—my first in my new role as the shadow minister for local government and public finance. I will support the amendment in the name of Murdo Fraser at decision time…

Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2024

Liver Disease

Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I am pleased to contribute to the debate, and I thank Clare Haughey for bringing it to the chamber. Liver disease affects both lives and livelihoods across the country. It is the one major disease for which rates appear to be increasing…

Votes

How Alexander Stewart has voted in Parliament

Find out how Alexander Stewart has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-14836

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 10, 2024

Result 94 for, 0 against, 7 abstained, 28 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14823

Free Bus Travel for Asylum Seekers

Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024

Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Ross Greer, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 68 for, 27 against, 20 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14825

Budget Priorities 2025-26

Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024

Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 64 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14825.3

Budget Priorities 2025-26

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 65 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14823.3

Free Bus Travel for Asylum Seekers

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 68 for, 48 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Alexander Stewart has asked

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

Question ref. S6O-03813

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to address reported concerns regarding the future of arts funding in Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03792

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that diagnostic pathways in Scotland are appropriate for those affected by brain tumours."

Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03702

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of almost 10,000 children living in temporary accommodation and 110,000 households on the waiting list for affordable social housing, what progress it has made towards providing those affected with safe and affordable accommodation."

Taken in the Chamber on 12 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-28991

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-28656 by Ivan McKee on 6 August 2024, in light of reported concerns that paths, play parks and community halls may not be eligible for funding through the alternative funding stream that it refers to, in contrast to the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund, which does provide…

Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 4 September 2024

Question ref. S6T-02065

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on the culture sector and livelihoods of the reported closure of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund for Individuals due to budgetary constraints."

Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03676

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the dualling of the A9."

Taken in the Chamber on 5 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-28656

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the potential closure of the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund following the implementation of landfill disposal legislation at the end of 2025, what assistance will be put in place in the Mid Scotland and Fife region to provide organisations with funding towards environmental projects."

Answered by Ivan McKee on 6 August 2024

Question ref. S6W-28301

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spent almost £750,000 on a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles designed to tackle wildfires that reportedly remain in storage a year after delivery due to technical issues, what due diligence was carried out before this money was spent on vehicles…

Answered by Siobhian Brown on 2 July 2024

Question ref. S6O-03648

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to tackle any inappropriate care and overcrowding in NHS emergency departments."

Taken in the Chamber on 27 June 2024

Question ref. S6W-28095

Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Public Petition PE2101, what its plans are for providing all primary and secondary schools with automated external defibrillators."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 June 2024

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