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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Motion ref. S7M-00659
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: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the role of community radio stations in communicating public information to rural and island communities."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether its future advertising contracts will include specific provisions encouraging media buying agencies to consider community radio stations where they are assessed as offering effective access to target audiences."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether social value considerations form part of the criteria applied in its media buying framework agreements for the placement of public information advertising."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to media buying agencies regarding the inclusion of community radio stations when commissioning public information advertising campaigns."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of its advertising expenditure has been allocated to community radio stations in each of the last five years."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the procurement guidance for media buying services to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to community radio stations serving rural and island communities."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Community Radio Scotland regarding the use of community broadcasters in national public information campaigns."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 31 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many of its advertising campaigns were carried by community radio stations in each of the last five years."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 21 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Highland Council in the last three years regarding bullying in primary schools and support for pupils with additional support needs who experience this."
Asked by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 21 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what records the Accountant in Bankruptcy maintains regarding inspections and compliance checks carried out in respect of insolvency practitioners acting as trustees in sequestration cases."
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