MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch (Constituency)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Deputy Convener
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
11 June 2026 to 24 June 2026
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 Andrew Baxter. The date of their initial statement was 20 May 2026.
I am a local authority Councillor for Highland Council (Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX). I spend in the region of 20-30 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and use of a laptop. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary.
Until 31 May 2026, I was Chief of Staff for Angus MacDonald MP (House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA). I spent in the region of 24 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £30,001 and £35,000 per annum.
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I am a non-practicing member of the Scottish Tourist Guide Association (as a qualified Green Badge Guide).
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.
Rural Affairs Committee meeting date: 24 June 2026
Andrew Baxter (Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) (LD): "I declare that I am a sitting member on Highland Council."
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Andrew Baxter (Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) (LD): "I refer to my entry in the register of interests, which shows that I am a sitting councillor on Highland Council…
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Andrew Baxter (Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) (LD): "When the call comes, coastguard rescue officers drop everything, leaving work, family and home to help to save lives…
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
Andrew Baxter (Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) (LD): "I am glad that the cabinet secretary has got on to talking about prevention, which was a central tenet of the Christie commission report…
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026
Andrew Baxter (Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) (LD): "I direct members to my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am a serving member of Highland Council. I thank Colin Beattie for securing the debate…
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Motion ref. S7M-00469
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 89 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.3
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: Kate Nevens
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 16 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.5
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.1
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.2
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 65 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
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: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with disability organisations in the Highlands and Islands regarding the impact of proposed changes to the Motability scheme."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether ministers have raised concerns directly with the UK Government regarding the risk of increasing social isolation for service users living in rural Scotland that the changes to the Motability scheme could create."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing mitigation measures to support Motability users in remote rural and island communities in Scotland who may be disproportionately affected by reduced mileage allowances."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has undertaken of the additional mileage requirements experienced by Motability users in rural and island communities when accessing healthcare appointments, employment, education and essential services."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Motability Operations regarding the introduction of any rural or island exemptions to revised mileage limits and excess mileage charges."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will undertake a Rural Communities Impact Assessment regarding changes to Motability mileage allowances and excess mileage charges."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how any reduction in hours or withdrawal of pupil support assistant posts will impact rural primary schools, particularly in the Highlands and Islands region."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken an assessment of any impact of reduced Motability mileage allowances on service users living in the Highlands and Islands and, if so, what the outcome of that assessment was."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to Motability Operations regarding the impact of revised mileage caps and excess mileage charges on service users living in rural, remote rural and island communities in Scotland."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding the creation of a dedicated Gaelic speaker work visa to allow fluent Gaelic speakers from overseas to fill Gaelic-medium posts in Scotland."
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