MSP for Cowdenbeath (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Cowdenbeath (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 David Barratt. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
I am a Councillor for Fife Council (of Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT). I spend around 2-3 days per week on this role. I receive a salary between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. Until 10 June 2026, when I resigned, I also received senior responsibility allowance amounting to £10,986 for my role as Convener of South and West Fife Area Committee.
I am a Principal Hydrologist for Kiloh Associates (civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy; of Pitreavie Business Park, Unit 6 Pitreavie Ct, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU). I anticipate working up to 1 day per month in an ad hoc peer review role. I anticipate receiving remuneration of between £1,001 and £2,000 annually.
No registrable interests.
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Until 16 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Company Director of Sustainability Fife Limited (Fife Council Arms Length External Organisation for the purposes of waste collection, waste transfer, resource recovery and consultancy; of Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5LT). I received no remuneration for this role.
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). I hold no office within the organisation and receive no remuneration relating to my membership.
I am a Company Director of North Queensferry Community Trust (activities for the benefit and development of the communities within the electoral boundaries of North Queensferry Community Council; of 3 Carlingnose Point, North Queensferry, Fife, United Kingdom, KY11 1ER). This is a Fife Council appointment for which I receive no remuneration.
I am a member of the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. I hold no office within the organisation and receive no remuneration relating to my membership.
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: 25 June 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Police Scotland’s review of the deployment of forensic tagging spray, including when it expects a decision on its future operational use. (S7O-00130)"
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "I thank the cabinet secretary for her statement. I will pick up on investment in community health hubs and, specifically, the replacement of Lochgelly health centre…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "I thank the cabinet secretary for her statement. I will pick up on investment in community health hubs and, specifically, the replacement of Lochgelly health centre…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 23 June 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "I refer to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which shows that I am a councillor in Fife and a principal hydrologist for Kiloh Associates…
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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-00469.5
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-00469.3
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-00469.1
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 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: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Police Scotland's review of the deployment of forensic tagging spray, including when it expects a decision on their future operational use."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the next steps are towards delivering a direct ferry service between Rosyth and mainland Europe."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what regulatory powers are available to local authorities to limit the density of retail premises selling vape products in particular areas."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what further support it is providing to local authorities to help increase enforcement activity by Trading Standards officers."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address recruitment and retention challenges within the Trading Standards workforce."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it issues to local authorities regarding the prioritisation of Trading Standards enforcement activity."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its second consultation on the regulation of the electrical industry, which closed in February 2021, whether it plans to bring forward plans to regulate the industry."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the publication in June 2019 of the research paper, The Regulation of electricians in Scotland, whether it has commenced work on any of the four recommended steps detailed in the report's section 6, "Business Case"."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to re-establish the Electricians Working Group to consider whether electricians should be regulated."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the regulation campaign by Scotland's Electrical Trade Association (SELECT), whether it has considered action to regulate the electrical industry."
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