Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
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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]
No registrable interests
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: 27 November 2024
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "Given the Scottish Government’s target outcomes for agricultural production, climate change, biodiversity and people, does the cabinet secretary agree with NFU Scotland that the land reform agenda must shift from ownership to how the land is managed by those who own and rent it?"
Chamber meeting date: 27 November 2024
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I start with a point of consensus…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 26 November 2024
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, minister and officials. I want to ask about accountability in the national care service. It is fair to say that there is a pretty strong divergence among views about where accountability should lie…
Chamber meeting date: 21 November 2024
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "The First Minister will be aware of the recently published “Valuing Carers” report, which highlights that, according to data collated from the 2022 census, the value of unpaid carers to Scotland is £15…
Chamber meeting date: 21 November 2024
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "Traditionally, when one is in a hole, one stops digging. When the Scottish Government is in a hole, it announces a review and continues digging, looking in vain for a face-saving exit…
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Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 28, 2024
Result 87 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 25, 2024
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 28, 2024
Result 83 for, 31 against, 4 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 25, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Result 33 for, 90 against, 1 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Result 7 for, 118 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 25, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Result 117 for, 1 against, 7 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Brian Whittle has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 28 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what safeguards exist for patients with suspected inflammatory bowel disease who remain on the endoscopy waiting list past its target of six weeks, and how it has assessed the effectiveness of any such safeguards."
Answer expected on 13 December 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 28 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is assessing the impact of the four new mobile endoscopy units on faster diagnosis for inflammatory bowel disease."
Answer expected on 13 December 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that students are supported throughout their educational journey with career advice that aligns with the future economic need for specific roles and skills."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 December 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it (a) is taking and (b) plans to take to improve the early diagnosis of (i) Crohn’s disease and (ii) ulcerative colitis."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 November 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that young people across Scotland have access to facilities that can support their involvement in arts and culture."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of instrumental music within the education service."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what provisions within the UK Procurement Act 2023 it plans to adopt when the Act comes into force in February 2025, and, in the event that it decides not to adopt the Act in full, whether it will outline the basis for such a decision."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 October 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) direct and (b) indirect implications it anticipates that the UK Procurement Act 2023 will have for the (i) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, (ii) Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and (iii) Concession Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, for the providers of private procurement…
Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 October 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it anticipates that the UK Procurement Act 2023 will work alongside the (a) Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, (b) Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and (c) Concession Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 October 2024
Asked by: Whittle, Brian, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact of the UK Procurement Act 2023 on cross-border procurement when it comes into force, particularly in circumstances where there is more than one awarding body, which are subject to the different procurement regimes."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 October 2024
See all of Brian Whittle's questions submitted in Parliament