MSP for Cowdenbeath (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Cowdenbeath (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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.
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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.
Climate Action Committee meeting date: 3 September 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "I should perhaps start by saying that I have an interest of sorts in that I am a hydrologist with a background in flood risk and peat management and an interest in catchment management and the catchment-wide approach…
Chamber meeting date: 1 September 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to prevent the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons into the environment, including whether it supports legislation prohibiting their sale, supply and release to reduce litter and protect wildlife, livestock and marine animals. (S7O-00139)"
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…
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Motion ref. S7M-01070
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jim Fairlie, Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Result 78 for, 41 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01070.5
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Result 93 for, 11 against, 14 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01070.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Result 15 for, 86 against, 17 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01070.3
Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Result 27 for, 76 against, 17 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01070.4
Submitted by: Malcolm Offord, West Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Result 27 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions David Barratt has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-00887
Motion ref. S7M-00179
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: 3 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether any changes are being considered to simplify and speed up the business rates appeals process, and what steps are being taken to reduce the administrative burden and costs associated with lodging an appeal."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, following the publication of the Programme for Government, how it is planning to assist local authorities with regenerating town centres and strengthening local economies."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the preferred funding approach for the Lochgelly Medical Centre."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 27 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its pre-election statements and manifesto commitment to introduce anti-SLAPP legislation in Scotland, what progress has been made in preparing, and when it expects to introduce, such legislation."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to prevent the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons into the environment, including whether it supports legislation prohibiting their sale, supply and release to reduce litter and protect wildlife, livestock and marine animals."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 23 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing legislation to prohibit the sale, supply and release of sky lanterns, and the release of helium balloons, into the atmosphere, in similar terms to the Sky Lanterns and Balloons (Prohibition) Act 2021 on the Isle of Man."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 11 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, as part of its commitment to support the future of the site, whether it will consider including the former ethylene plant at Mossmorran within the purview of the Forth Green Freeport."
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."
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