Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2016 - present day
About Anas Sarwar
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5830
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Anas is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Anas is a member of 2 cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Anas does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Anas has 1 party role
Party Leader
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Anas has had 8 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
26 November 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
05 March 2020 - 07 December 2020
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Acting Convener
05 March 2020 - 07 December 2020
Conveners Group
Member
05 March 2020 - 07 December 2020
Scottish Commission for Public Audit
Member
01 November 2018 - 05 March 2020
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Member
25 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
10 September 2019 - 25 September 2019
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2016 - 10 September 2019
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Anas'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 Anas Sarwar. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
On 17 February 2021 I received a donation to the value of £10,000 to my leadership campaign from Perveen Sarwar (a private individual) I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 18 February 2021.
On 2 October 2017 I received a donation of £40,000 to my leadership campaign from PG Paper Company Limited (company number SC256809), a manufacturer of paper and paperboard (of The Stables, Auchenbothie Gardens, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, PA13 4SF). I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 6 October 2017.
On 23 November 2017 I received a donation of £10,000 to my leadership campaign from Lord William Haughey, a private individual. I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 27 November 2017.
On 23 March 2021 I received a donation to the value of £16,000 to my leadership campaign from Perveen Sarwar (a private individual). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 24 March 2021.
On 16 February 2021 I received a donation to the value of £5,000 to my leadership campaign from Community (a Trade Union of 465c Caledonian Road, London, N7 9GX). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 17 February 2021.
On 22 January 2021 I received a donation of £5,000 to my leadership campaign from USDAW (a Trade Union of USDAW Central Office, 188 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6LJ). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 23 January 2021.
On 27 November 2017 I received a donation to the value of £2691.43 to my leadership campaign which paid a contribution to office lease costs from United Tradeston Limited (company number SC462339), a buyer and seller of own real estate (110 Easter Queenslie Road, Glasgow, G33 4UL). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 28 November 2017.
On 8 March 2021 I received a donation to the value of £20,000 to my leadership campaign from Rightdose Healthcare Limited (an online pharmacy of 1a Devon Place, Glasgow, G41 1RD). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 9 March 2021.
On 27 November 2017 I received a donation of £37,000 to my leadership campaign from United Brands Limited (company number SC527065), a company engaged in food services (of 110 Easter Queenslie Road, Glasgow, G33 4UL). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 28 November 2017.
On 13 November 2017 I received a donation of £20,000 to my leadership campaign from Perveen Sarwar, a private individual. I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 14 November 2017.
On 27 November 2017 I received a donation to the value of £4,000 to my leadership campaign which paid a contribution to staff costs from United Brands Limited (company number SC527065), a company engaged in food services (of 110 Easter Queenslie Road, Glasgow, G33 4UL). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 28 November 2017.
On 15 February 2021 I received a donation to the value of £5,000 to my leadership campaign from GMB Union (a Trade Union of 81 Linwood Road, Paisley, PA3 3BB). I established that the donation was permissible and accepted it on 16 February 2021.
On 18 October 2017 I received a donation of £40,000 to my leadership campaign from Kasim Gulzar Limited (company number SC345527), a company dealing with health activities (of Unit 3 Kennishead Avenue, Thornliebank, Glasgow, G46 8PR). I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 20 October 2017.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Scottish Co-operative Party.
I am a member of Community the Union.
From 8 to 12 November 2018 I travelled to Seattle, Washington, USA to attend a conference as a delegate to develop and grow professional transatlantic relationships with a focus on technology and the rise of prejudice and hate. The costs, which were met by British-American Project (a not for profit leadership network, of British-American Project UK, UK Correspondence PO Box 3682, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 1PY) and includes flights, internal travel, accommodation and hospitality, are estimated at a value of £2,000. I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test or the political activities test.
I am a trustee of the Sarwar Foundation (a Scottish and UK registered charity that focuses on health, education, clean water and women’s empowerment projects in Pakistan and anti-poverty projects in Scotland). This is purely voluntary and I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a member of the GMB Union.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Anas Sarwar 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: 13 January 2022
NHS Lanarkshire
2. Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab): "Almost 10 months ago, the First Minister said that her focus was on getting the NHS back to normal. Today, however, almost two years into the pandemic, things are getting worse, not better…
Chamber meeting date: 11 January 2022
Covid-19 Update
Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab): "I send my condolences to all those who have lost a loved one. There are reasons to be optimistic, but we are right not to be complacent. I welcome the easing of restrictions, particularly on outdoor sports events…
Chamber meeting date: 5 January 2022
Covid-19
Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab): "I start by sending my condolences to all those who have lost a loved one…
Chamber meeting date: 29 December 2021
Covid-19
Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab): "I offer my deepest sympathies to those who have lost a loved one, especially at this time of year. I also pay tribute to Scotland’s vaccinators, who continue to go above and beyond…
Chamber meeting date: 23 December 2021
Homelessness (Rough Sleeping)
2. Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab): "Presiding Officer, I wish you, everyone in the Parliament and everyone in the country a merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and peaceful new year. During the first wave of the pandemic, a huge effort was made to reduce rough sleeping in Scotland…
Votes
How Anas Sarwar has voted in Parliament
Find out how Anas Sarwar has voted recently.
Tackling Drug Related Deaths Through the First Year of the National Mission
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 13, 2022
Result 34 for, 70 against, 19 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Tackling Drug Related Deaths Through the First Year of the National Mission
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 13, 2022
Result 23 for, 100 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Services
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Result 34 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Services
Submitted by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Services
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Result 54 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Anas Sarwar in Parliament
Find out what motions Anas Sarwar has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Anas Sarwar has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the report of the public inquiry into Islamophobia in Scotland, whether it will commit to instigating an independent review into Islamophobia in Scotland and, if so, within what timetable."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 11 October 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recommendations of the report of the public inquiry into Islamophobia in Scotland, what steps it is taking to pay specific and ongoing attention to issues relating to ethnic and religious health inequalities, employment experiences and poverty."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 8 October 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the report of the public inquiry into Islamophobia in Scotland, whether it will adopt a formal definition of Islamophobia to promote understanding, encourage reporting, and indicate a commitment to addressing Islamophobia."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 8 October 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 September 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recommendations of the report of the public inquiry into Islamophobia in Scotland, what steps it is taking to address the reported shortfall in data about Islamophobia in Scotland."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 8 October 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the Joint Committee on Vaccine and Immunisation (JCVI) for 12- to 15-year-olds to be added to the COVID-19 priority list."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 16 August 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the COVID-19 test result turnaround times have been in the last four weeks, broken down by week."
Answered by: Maree Todd on 29 July 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to update the COVID-19 guidance given the apparent variations in the Delta variant symptoms."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 29 July 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the current COVID-19 testing capacity is sufficient to meet current and future demand."
Answered by: Maree Todd on 23 July 2021
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 20 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide local authorities with any additional resources required to ensure that all teachers requesting a flu vaccination for 2020-21 are able to receive this."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 19 November 2020
Asked by: Sarwar, Anas, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 24 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether NHS patients who are required to self-isolate for 14 days prior to surgery are eligible for the self-isolation support payment if they meet the other eligibility criteria."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 15 October 2020
See all of Anas Sarwar's written questions submitted in Parliament