Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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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
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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: 13 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "According to an Economy and Fair Work Committee investigation, Scotland has the highest level of disability unemployment in the UK. Would it not be prudent to tackle that issue by helping those who can and want to work back into work…
Chamber meeting date: 7 January 2026
5. Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I apologise to the Presiding Officer and to the chamber for my late arrival. Despite the fact that I have been here for 10 years with a start time of 25 past 2, I had it today as 35 past 2. I promise to do better next term…
Chamber meeting date: 6 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I remember all too well going along with my friends to the open-air pool in Troon. When I say “open”, I mean that in every sense of the word, given that the water was pumped directly into the pool from the sea, sand and all…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 6 January 2026
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, minister. My questions are about the use of sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, which are incredibly corrosive materials…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025
4. Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the role of the third sector in ensuring the sustainability of the national health service. (S6O-05302)"
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Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Result 87 for, 1 against, 25 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 81 for, 29 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
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: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of the NHS budget is spent on IT, including digital (a) infrastructure and (b) innovation."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 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: Answer expected on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42573 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 6 January 2026, whether it will provide the information that was requested and confirm what action it is taking to address reported concerns that 40% of people with disabilities are worried their benefits will be removed if they are seen to be…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42575 by Maree Todd on 7 January 2026, how it is working with (a) local authorities and (b) NHS boards to encourage disabled people to participate in physical activity or sport."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 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 action it is taking to expedite plans for, and the delivery of, the MyCare Scotland App, and associated digital innovations."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42576 by Jenni Minto on 29 December 2025, what the timescale is for the introduction of enhanced service practitioners."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 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 plans it has to carry out a workforce evaluation to understand the implications of the anticipated rise in demand for power of attorney or a guardianship…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 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: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what training has been made available to civil servants to ensure compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 13 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42573 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 6 January 2026, what action it is taking to encourage households with a disabled parent to take part in sport or physical activity with their children."
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