Dean Lockhart
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
About Dean Lockhart
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5993
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Dean is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Dean is a member of 6 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Dean has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Dean does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Dean has had 11 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee
Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 20 August 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
29 June 2017 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
03 November 2016 - 18 January 2017
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
Register of interests
Dean's register of interests
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 Dean Lockhart. The date of their initial statement was 25 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interest
Gifts
No registrable interest
Overseas visits
From 31 July to 5 August 2016 I was part of a fact finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB).
Controlled transactions
No registrable interest
Heritable property
I own a cottage in South Lanarkshire with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. The property does not yield any rental income and is currently on the market.
Interest in shares
I own ordinary shares in Font Energy, an energy metering company for the energy sector. The shares represent approximately 4% of the total issued share capital with an estimated market value of £100,000. This company is based in England and has no business interests in Scotland, nor does it have any intention of operating within Scotland.
Voluntary
I have individual shareholdings in various companies which together are worth under £20,000.
I am a member of the Law society of England and Wales.
On Saturday 5 February 2022 I attended a rugby match at BT Murrayfield, as a guest of BT Group. The value of the gift amounted to £325 for both the ticket and hospitality. [Registered 10 February 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Dean Lockhart has said in Parliament
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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 May 2022
Role of Local Government in Delivering Net Zero
The Convener: "Item 2 is an evidence session in relation to our inquiry into the role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net zero Scotland…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 May 2022
Environment and Trade in Animals and Related Products (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/138)
The Convener: "Our next item of business is consideration of the Environment and Trade in Animals and Related Products (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2022…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 May 2022
Energy Price Rises
The Convener: "Welcome back. The next agenda item is our last evidence session of our inquiry into energy price increases. The inquiry is looking at the steep rise in energy prices—what is driving it, what impact it is having and what can be done to alleviate it…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 May 2022
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Dean Lockhart): "Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the 17th meeting in 2022 of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. We will conduct the meeting in hybrid format…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 11 May 2022
Energy Price Rises
The Convener: "Our main agenda item today is an evidence session in our inquiry that is looking at the significant increase in energy prices, what is driving it, what impact it is having and what can be done to alleviate the worst impacts…
Votes
How Dean Lockhart has voted in Parliament
Find out how Dean Lockhart has voted recently.
Long COVID
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 62 for, 29 against, 18 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Long COVID
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 46 for, 62 against, 1 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Long COVID
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 48 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Long COVID
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 29 for, 62 against, 19 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Result 52 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Dean Lockhart in Parliament
Find out what motions Dean Lockhart has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Dean Lockhart has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what the percentage cumulative economic growth in Scotland, in terms of increased total GDP, was for the period from May 2007 to December 2021, and how this compares with the equivalent figure for the UK as a whole."
Answered by: Kate Forbes on 22 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what the percentage cumulative economic growth in Scotland, in terms of increased total GDP, was for the period from May 2007 to December 2019, and how this compares with the equivalent figure for the UK as a whole."
Answered by: Kate Forbes on 22 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what the percentage cumulative economic growth in Scotland, in terms of increased total GDP, was for the period from May 2007 to May 2016, and how this compares with the equivalent figure for the UK as a whole."
Answered by: Kate Forbes on 22 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Green Jobs Workforce Academy, what the annual budget of the Academy is; how many full-time equivalent teachers and lecturers are employed by the Academy; what the entry requirements are for the Academy; what accredited courses are available, and how many full-time students are enrolled in the…
Answered by: Lorna Slater on 21 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its consultation on the draft regulations proposed in its Heat in Buildings Strategy to require Scotland’s homes to meet a standard of EPC Band C equivalent."
Answered by: Patrick Harvie on 21 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how much time it will take to carry out the physical works to retro-fit and decarbonise all buildings in Scotland in order to meet the 2030 targets under its Heat in Buildings Strategy."
Answered by: Patrick Harvie on 21 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the consultation on its Phase 2 of permitted development rights; when it expects the new regulations will be in place, and what it can do in the meantime to speed up planning permission for supermarkets and other businesses that wish to install EV chargers for the public that are higher than…
Answered by: Tom Arthur on 21 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what the location and address is of the main academic campus of the Green Jobs Workforce Academy."
Answered by: Lorna Slater on 21 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government in what respects the Green Jobs Workforce Academy fulfils the dictionary definition of an “Academy” as "an institution for study or training in a special field"."
Answered by: Lorna Slater on 21 March 2022
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many renewable heating systems it estimates were installed in homes in each of the last five years, and how many such installations will be required annually over the next eight years to meet the 2030 target under its Heat in Buildings Strategy."
Answered by: Patrick Harvie on 21 March 2022
See all of Dean Lockhart's written questions submitted in Parliament