Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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Website: brianwhittle.org.uk
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 November 2024 - 26 June 2025
Substitute Member
08 February 2024 - 10 October 2024
Substitute Member
29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024
Member
28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 September 2021 - 08 February 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 14 July 2023
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 04 May 2021
Member
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Member
26 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 November 2016 - 29 June 2017
Substitute Member
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Substitute 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 Brian Whittle. The date of their initial statement was 14 May 2021.
On 22 March 2022, I became Director of Trackside Consultancy, a business advice consultancy of Regent Court, 70 West Regent Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G2 2QZ. I do not undertake any work within parliamentary time and work a maximum of 12 hours per month. I received remuneration of £1,000 on 16th May 2022 and £1,000 on 19th May 2022. I received remuneration of £1,000 on 29 June 2022 and £1,000 on 7 July 2022. I received remuneration of £1,200 on 13 January 2023. I received remuneration of £1,200 on 9 November 2023 and £2,400 on 10 November 2023. I received remuneration of £2,000 on 9 February 2024. I received remuneration of £2,000 on 24 March 2024. [Registered 19 April 2022; Amended interest 26 July 2022, Amended interest 1 February 2023, Amended interest 23 November 2023, Amended interest 29 February 2024, Amended interest 24 April 2024]
On 10 February 2024 I was a guest of the renewable energy department at Scottish Gas (of One Waterfront Avenue, Edinburgh, EH5 1SG) at the Scotland vs France Rugby International. I would estimate the value of the hospitality at £500. [Registered 29 February 2024]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
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On 22nd March 2022, I acquired 95 ordinary shares, with a nominal value of £1 per share, representing 95% of the issued share capital in Trackside Consultancy, a business advice consultancy of Regent Court, 70 West Regent Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G2 2QZ. [Registered 19 April 2022]
On 14 December 2025 I received hospitality and a ticket for the Scottish League Cup Final at Hampden Park. The hospitality and match ticket were not available for commercial purchase and were received in a personal capacity from a friend. [Registered 18 December 2025]
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: 21 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "The system can change effectively only if we reduce the queues at the front door, increase the head count or help the NHS to work more efficiently. I argue that we should go for all three options…
Chamber meeting date: 21 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I rise to seek your guidance…
Chamber meeting date: 20 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "The issue with the water supply has been going on for a number of years, and the hospital cannot function without its water supply…
Chamber meeting date: 20 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I apologise to you, Presiding Officer, and to everyone in the chamber, for missing the start of the group…
Chamber meeting date: 15 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I rise with a feeling of déjà vu, having once again listened to George Adam talk about football and St Mirren. For the second day running, I am obliged to mention to Mr Adam that I used to coach his beloved St Mirren…
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Motion ref. S6M-20414
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 22, 2026
Result 25 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 43
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 28 for, 72 against, 18 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 42
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 46 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
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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: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 26 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many times the Energy Consents Unit has contacted the Children’s Rights Unit to request a consultation or advice regarding any impacts on children."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42935 by Neil Gray on 20 January 2026, what timeline it has given to the Collaborative Response and Assurance group to consider the recommendations and report back to it."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42936 by Neil Gray on 20 January 2026, what form this work is taking, and what the timeline is for completion."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Audit Scotland report, Delayed discharges: A symptom of the challenges facing health and social care, which was published on 8 January 2026, what governance arrangements are in place with the population health framework, the health and social care service renewal framework and the NHS operational…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendation in the Audit Scotland report, Delayed discharges: A symptom of the challenges facing health and social care, which was published on 8 January 2026, that "the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), Healthcare Improvement…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of how it is exercising its rights and meeting its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 with respect to decisions made through the Energy Consents Unit, and how compliance with the United Nations Convention on the…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42938 by Neil Gray on 21 January 2026, what action it will take to address its inability to obtain this information, in light of the Audit Scotland report, Delayed discharges: A symptom of the challenges facing health and social care, which was published on 8 January 2026 and…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42938 by Neil Gray on 21 January 2026, what its response is to concerns that the variation in both the approaches and systems in use across NHS boards to record this information might be detrimental to the effective delivery of health and social care across Scotland."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 22 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendation in the Audit Scotland report, Delayed discharges: A symptom of the challenges facing health and social care, which was published on 8 January 2026, that "the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), Healthcare Improvement…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42932 by Neil Gray on 21 January 2026, what it expects the accelerated timeline of the national rollout of MyCare.scot to be."
See all of Brian Whittle's questions submitted in Parliament