MSP for Dundee City West (Constituency)
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MSP for Dundee City West (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 Heather Anderson. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
I am a Councillor for Dundee City Council (of 21 City Square, Dundee DD1 3BY). I work in the region of 8 hours per week. I receive a salary and use of a laptop. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary.
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I was formerly a Director of Dundee Contemporary Art.
I am a Friend of DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts).
I was formerly a Director of Improvement Service.
I am a Depute Chair of the Dundee Climate Leadership Group.
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: 5 November 2026
Heather Anderson (Dundee City West) (SNP): "I welcome the announcement of an inquiry into Scotland’s response to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, and the appointment of Professor Alexis Jay…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Heather Anderson (Dundee City West) (SNP): "I welcome the announcement of an inquiry into Scotland’s response to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, and the appointment of Professor Alexis Jay…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Heather Anderson (Dundee City West) (SNP): "I thank Colm Merrick for securing this debate in advance of world diabetes day. I also thank the people in the public gallery and those who are listening online. This is an important opportunity to discuss diabetes…
Health, Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 4 November 2026
Heather Anderson (Dundee City West) (SNP): "Cabinet secretary, I echo your comments about the Government having absolutely no reluctance to commit huge sums to health and social care in the budget…
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
Heather Anderson (Dundee City West) (SNP): "I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests; I am a councillor on Dundee City Council…
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Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Heather Anderson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce levels of nicotine addiction among under-18s."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the total amount saved by patients, visitors and staff following the abolition of car parking charges at NHS hospital car parks in 2008."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how its approach to public service reform will affect the delivery of audiology services, including any plans to improve patient access and to expand provision in community settings."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential savings from expanding community-based audiology services, including any savings associated with reducing the risk of, or delaying the onset of, dementia."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any discussions it has had with the senior leadership of Dundee and Angus College regarding the college's Transform Programme."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 15 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry’s Module 4 report on vaccines and therapeutics across the UK."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is planning to support the proposed Eden Project development in Dundee through to delivery."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 17 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry’s Module 3 report examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems across the UK."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the rollout of the £2 bus fare cap to the City of Dundee and the wider Tayside area."
Asked by: Heather Anderson, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with senior leadership at the University of Dundee regarding the university's ongoing programme of organisational change."
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