Scottish National Party
MSP for Stirling (Constituency) 2021 - present day
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Website: evelyntweed.scot
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
13 November 2024 - 15 January 2025
Member
19 June 2024 - 12 November 2024
Deputy Convener
18 June 2024 - 19 June 2024
Member
09 November 2023 - 17 June 2024
Member
05 September 2023 - 06 March 2024
Member
17 June 2021 - 09 November 2023
Member
29 June 2023 - 05 September 2023
Substitute Member
31 August 2021 - 18 April 2023
Substitute 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 Evelyn Tweed. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
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.
No registrable interests
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]
No registrable interests
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]
No registrable interests
I am a member of the Scottish National Party.
I am a member of GMB Trade Union.
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 Loreburn Housing Association Ltd.
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]
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: 3 June 2025
Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "We are elected to represent the people of Scotland and ensure that their voices are heard and acted on. However, as we have heard, trust in political institutions is at a historic low…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 28 May 2025
Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "You will be pleased to hear that this will be the last question in this session. How will the Scottish Government consider the strategic needs of port infrastructure, to support potentially larger offshore salmon farms…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 28 May 2025
Evelyn Tweed: "You talked about costs and resources and making sure that you have enough money to continue to do what you do as well as undertaking the new role. Can you tell us a bit more about how you looked at the costs and how you put your estimates together?"
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 27 May 2025
Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "I declare that I am a member of Loreburn Housing Association and a former housing professional. My amendment 458 introduces a clear and independent right of appeal against decisions made by the Scottish Housing Regulator…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 27 May 2025
Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP): "Good morning. I thank the witnesses for their answers so far and for their opening statement. Witnesses have highlighted recruitment and retention issues for solicitors working in civil legal assistance…
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Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 2, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 55 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 28 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 49 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 96 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Evelyn Tweed has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to further support the delivery of Scotland’s health visiting service and health visitor workforce, in light of their role in supporting early child health and development through a focus on prevention, early intervention and parental wellbeing."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 26 March 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, as part of the development and delivery of its economic strategy, what assessment it has made of the contribution of the net zero sector to the economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports schools to ensure that pupils with additional support needs can access learning environments that meet their needs without being excluded from activities or isolated from their peers."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to increase democratic engagement, in line with the powers outlined in the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will work with the NHS to ensure that infrastructure is in place to meet demand for adult ADHD and autism assessments, in light of reports that NHS Forth Valley has closed its service."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the publication of the Biodiversity Investment Plan."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 26 February 2025
Asked by: Tweed, Evelyn, Stirling, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration is being given to increasing community resilience and supporting their ability to respond to storm-related disruption such as power outages."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 February 2025