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Scottish National Party
MSP for Midlothian North (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to 08 Apr 2026
Member
Convener
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
19 November 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
01 September 2021 to 08 April 2026
Chair
18 June 2024 to 20 January 2025
Member
06 March 2024 to 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
23 June 2021 to 17 June 2024
Deputy Convener
24 June 2021 to 01 September 2021
Member
17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021
Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Member
29 September 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
28 September 2016 to 04 May 2021
Chair
16 November 2017 to 06 September 2018
Member
13 September 2017 to 24 May 2018
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 to 16 November 2017
Member
08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
Member
07 September 2016 to 28 September 2016
Member
18 September 2012 to 23 March 2016
Member
01 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Member
29 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Convener
04 September 2012 to 18 September 2012
Substitute Member
16 June 2011 to 29 June 2011
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 Colin Beattie. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2026.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I am an unremunerated director of, and own 50% of the issued share capital of, Ben Sheann Enterprises Limited. The estimated value of the shares I hold is £106,000.
I am Vice-Chair of the National Mining Museum of Scotland. I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
I am an unremunerated Director/Trustee of the National Library of Scotland Foundation.
I am a member of the National Trust For Scotland.
I am a member of Historic Scotland.
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland.
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: 24 September 2026
1. Colin Beattie (Midlothian North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it considers it equitable that staff employed by MSPs receive lower employer pension contributions than staff it and the Scottish Government directly employ, and what action it is taking to address any such disparity. (S7O-00298)"
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2026
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North) (SNP): "Many of my constituents who live in park homes are unable to access necessary adaptations to their homes because of wording in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 that excludes park homes. That has left some living in difficult circumstances…
Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 22 September 2026
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North) (SNP): "I draw members’ attention to the fact that I am a member of Historic Scotland.I have one or two questions…
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2026
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North) (SNP): "Following data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service that shows a record number of young Scots gaining a place at university or college, how is the Scottish Government prioritising investment to ensure that an increasing number of young people enter positive destinations?"
Chamber meeting date: 15 September 2026
1. Colin Beattie (Midlothian North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what additional powers it considers local authorities require to enforce legislation relating to the sale of vaping products effectively. (S7O-00212)"
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Motion ref. S7M-01304.2
Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 99 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.4
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 40 for, 65 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Martyn Day, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 89 for, 22 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.3
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 46 for, 53 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.1
Submitted by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 15 for, 93 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
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: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it considers it equitable that staff employed by MSPs receive lower employer pension contributions than staff it and the Scottish Government directly employ, and what action it is taking to address any such disparity."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what additional powers it considers local authorities require to enforce legislation relating to the sale of vaping products effectively."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 10 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what lessons it has learned from the response to the July 2026 Cairngorms wildfire."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of community cohesion and resilience, including the role that local galas play in promoting this."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what conversations it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to expand the role of firefighters to support the Scottish Ambulance Service."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Sheriffhall Roundabout project."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether local authorities are fully utilising the powers available to them under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, such as Bus Service Improvement Partnerships, franchising and the ability to run their own services, to safeguard essential routes such as the 46 and 48 in Midlothian."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the pilot of the proposed “ask and act duty” related to the Housing (Scotland) Bill."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Action 20 of the Housing to 2040 strategy to "streamline and accelerate the adaptations system"."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with non-medical aesthetic practitioners regarding training opportunities for the sector in advance of the introduction of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill."
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