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Helen McDade

Reform UK

MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)


Helen McDade is Convener of the Health, Care and Sport Committee

About Helen McDade

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Reform UK
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Helen McDade is a member of 1 committee

Health, Care and Sport Committee

Convener

Cross-party groups

Helen McDade is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Helen McDade has 1 parliamentary and government role

Conveners Group

Member

Party Roles

Helen McDade has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health

Reform UK

Previous roles

Helen McDade does not have any previous roles

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

Register of interests

Helen McDade's register of interests

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Helen McDade 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.

ME and Long Covid (Specialist Clinics)

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

Helen McDade (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the number of people diagnosed with ME and long Covid and recognising that early diagnosis and appropriate care can improve outcomes for recovery or long-term disability, whether it will commit to providing ring-fenced funds to set up specialist clinics staffed by either a nurse practitioner or medical…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis)

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

Helen McDade (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Reform): "Apologies—it is getting late in the day for everybody. I thank all those who have stayed for this very important debate…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis)

Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026

Helen McDade (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Reform): "Apologies—it is getting late in the day for everybody. I thank all those who have stayed for this very important debate…

Decision Time

Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026

Helen McDade (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Reform): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not record my vote; I would have voted no."

Immigration

Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2026

Helen McDade (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Reform): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer."

Votes

How Helen McDade has voted in Parliament

Find out how Helen McDade has voted recently.

Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion ref. S7M-00397

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP not voted

Agreed

Appointment of Law Officers

Motion ref. S7M-00380

Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367.4

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367.1

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367

Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026

Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Helen McDade has asked

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

Question reference: S7O-00083

Asked by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK

Date lodged: 10 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the number of people diagnosed with ME and long COVID and recognising that early diagnosis and appropriate care can improve outcomes for recovery or long-term disability, whether it will commit to providing ringfenced funds to set up specialist clinics staffed by either a nurse practitioner or medical…

Question reference: S7O-00004

Asked by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK

Date lodged: 27 May 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what role it has in response to the incident of subsidence in Coalsnaughton Road, Tillicoultry, in which 30 houses have been evacuated."