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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Evelyn Tweed

Scottish National Party

MSP for Stirling (Constituency) 2021 - present day

About Evelyn Tweed

Contact details

Contact online

Website: evelyntweed.scot

X (previously known as Twitter): @EvelynTweedSNP

Facebook: Evelyn's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5088
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Stirling Business Centre
Wellgreen Place
Stirling
FK8 2DZ

Phone: 01786 235255
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Evelyn is a member of 6 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Bangladesh

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Evelyn does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Evelyn does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Evelyn has had 9 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

06 March 2024 - 19 June 2025

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

13 November 2024 - 15 January 2025

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

19 June 2024 - 12 November 2024

Education Children and Young People Committee

Deputy Convener

18 June 2024 - 19 June 2024

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

09 November 2023 - 17 June 2024

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Member

05 September 2023 - 06 March 2024

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 09 November 2023

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

29 June 2023 - 05 September 2023

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Substitute Member

31 August 2021 - 18 April 2023

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Evelyn'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 Evelyn Tweed. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Until 5 May 2022, I was a Councillor for Stirling Council (of Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pitt Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2ET). I spent around 15-20 hours per week on this role. The remuneration I receive was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Amended 2 June 2022]. Until 31 May 2021 I was Housing Portfolio Holder and my remuneration was between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum.

Until 24 May 2021, I was Chair of the Renewables and Energy Efficiency Committee Association of Public Sector Excellence (APSE) (a not for profit unincorporated association of 300 Councils across the UK promoting excellence in public services of Scottish Office, Brandon House, 23-25 Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6DA). I worked around 4 hours per month on this role and received an annual stipend of £1,000.

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

From 17 to 26 November 2023 I was part of a cross-party delegation of MSPs who visited the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the invitation of the High Commission of Bangladesh to the UK based in London (28 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5JA) and Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. The purpose of the visit was to engage with senior politicians within the Bangladeshi government, organisations, academics and business leaders to strengthen relationships between Bangladesh and Scotland, especially on issues of joint importance such as climate change, education, support for refugees and, fair pay and conditions for garment workers, and to build skill and knowledge sharing opportunities which will benefit both our nations. The delegation held meetings with Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh; A.K. Abdul Momen MP, Foreign Affairs Minister; Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury MP, Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament; Md. Shahab Uddin MP, Minister of Environment Forest & Climate Change; Professor Dr AKM Zakir Hossain, Vice-Chancellor of Kurigram Agricultural University; Md. Atiqul Islam, The Mayor of Dhaka North City; Dinner with Mahbub Ali MP, Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism; and breakfast with Matt Cannell, British Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director to Bangladesh. The Delegation visited the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar; Sylhet Women’s Medical College Hospital; Nabiganj and Habiganj; the medical camp in Biswanath’s Amtoil Village, and NRB Hospital in Sylhet. In the course of these visits, the delegation held meetings with Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury, Mayor of Sylhet; Chamber of Commerce of Sylhet and other business leaders from the region; university academic and administrative heads, and Ataur Rahman Selim, Mayor of Habiganj. The total cost of the visit was £3,683.57. Of the total costs, £2,300 for return flights from Edinburgh to Dhaka and a one-way internal flight from Sylhet to Dhaka was met by Workpermitcloud Limited (legal recruitment experts; of the Gherkin Level 28, 30 Street Mary Axe, London, England, EC3A, Company Registration: 12909694) and £1,082.92 for hotel accommodation, £240.65 for food and transport, £60 for internal return flights Dhaka to Cox Bazar were met by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh (State Ministry which oversees foreign relations of Bangladesh; of Segunbagicha, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh) and Sylhet City Corporation (Sylhet City Council; of Nagar Bhaban, 3100, Bangladesh). I also received gifts, which including welcome crests, posters and books. The values of the items are below the threshold for registration in the gifts category. [Registered 22 December 2023]

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

On 9 September 2022, I purchased a house in Angus with a market value of between £250,001-£300,000 from which I receive no rental income. [Registered 26 September 2022]

Until March 2024 I owned a commercial property in the Stirling local authority area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. This was an empty premises that was not trading. [Amended interest 18 March 2024, Ceased interest 18 March 2024]

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

From 6 September 2023, I am a director of Scotland’s Future Forum Limited. This is an unremunerated position. [Registered 14 September 2023]

I registered as a Director of May Murray LLP in April 2024. As of 16 February 2025, I have not carried out any active work for this company. [Registered 16 February 2025]

I am a member of GMB Trade Union.

I took part in an MSP survey and for completing it, a donation was made to a charity nominated by me. A payment for £105 was made payable to Action in Mind in Stirling and issued by PA Advocacy. [Registered 9 November 2023]

I am a member of the Scottish National Party.

I am a member of Loreburn Housing Association Ltd.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Evelyn Tweed 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.

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 30 September 2025

Energy Performance Certificates (Reform)

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "Good morning. Thanks for your answers so far, which have been very helpful…

Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2025

Visitor Levy (Impact on Hotel and Tourism Sectors)

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 gives businesses the opportunity to work with local councils to generate funding for enhanced facilities, heritage events and the promotion of local culture…

Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2025

Road Safety (A84)

4. Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in its budget for the improvement of road safety on the A84 trunk road between Stirling and Lochearnhead. (S6O-04973)"

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 24 September 2025

Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: Stage 1

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "The bill will make a number of changes that will affect common grazings, including the automatic transfer of grazings shares with croft purchases and new governance rules for committees. Will you welcome those changes?"

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 23 September 2025

Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2026-27

Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "Good morning, panel. It is lovely to see you here today, and thanks for your answers so far. They have been helpful. My question is on transformation. What does Unison think that the term means? I see you smiling already at that…

Votes

How Evelyn Tweed has voted in Parliament

Find out how Evelyn Tweed has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-19123

Mobile Phones in Schools

Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 29, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Result 85 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19124.1

Protecting Scotland’s Fire Service

Submitted by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Result 54 for, 56 against, 2 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motion ref. S6M-19124

Protecting Scotland’s Fire Service

Submitted by: Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 29, 2025

Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Result 56 for, 53 against, 3 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19124.2

Protecting Scotland’s Fire Service

Submitted by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Supported by: Angela Constance
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Result 55 for, 52 against, 3 abstained, 19 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19123.1

Mobile Phones in Schools

Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Result 49 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Evelyn Tweed has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6O-05034

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:1 October 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to legal aid for survivors of domestic abuse."

Question reference: S6O-04973

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:17 September 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has allocated in its Budget for the improvement of road safety on the A84 trunk road between Stirling and Lochearnhead."

Question reference: S6O-04934

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:10 September 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding action to support gender equality in the arts and culture sector’s workforce."

Question reference: S6O-04919

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:3 September 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to develop year-round support for, and promotion of, high street businesses, in light of the recent Scotland Loves Local Week."

Question reference: S6F-04246

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:1 September 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2025

"To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to reduce the number of road traffic incidents on the trunk road network, in light of reports of a number of serious accidents over the summer."

Question reference: S6O-04862

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:18 June 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any regional variability in the availability of apprenticeships."

Question reference: S6O-04828

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:11 June 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent ILGA-Europe Rainbow Index of LGBTI equality laws, which shows that the UK, including Scotland, has fallen from first place in 2015 to second worst this year."

Question reference: S6O-04703

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:14 May 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders regarding safe parking and road use in popular rural areas, including Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park."

Question reference: S6O-04647

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:7 May 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details on how its planned museums capacity and support programme will support local and regional museums and galleries."

Question reference: S6O-04555

Asked by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party

Date lodged:16 April 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps the justice secretary is taking to prevent young people from becoming involved in gang-related activity."

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