MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Labour
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Substitute Member
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 Irshad Ahmed. The date of their initial statement was 11 June 2026.
I am a Sub Post Master at the Fisherrow Post Office (of 119/121 North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6JE). I spend approximately 10 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £20,001 and £30,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own a flat in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a commercial property in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum.
I own a house in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a commercial property in the Edinburgh and Lothians East area with a market value of between £300,001 and £400,000 with gross rental income of between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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: 23 September 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I thank the cabinet secretary for securing this important debate.Medical misinformation is nothing new…
Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026
6. Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what model of financial support it is considering as part of its programme for government commitment to provide additional support with energy costs for people with a terminal illness, including its plans and timings for delivering this work. (S7O-00235)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "People in communities across Scotland do the work that the Government cannot, in many ways that are unseen and unheard. Volunteers, sports coaches, shopkeepers and neighbours—those community figures shape our lives and our communities…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2026
Irshad Ahmed (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab): "I was pleased that, yesterday, the Government hinted at a move towards multiyear funding for some specialist third sector organisations…
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Motion ref. S7M-01304.2
Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 99 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.4
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 40 for, 65 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Martyn Day, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 89 for, 22 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.3
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 46 for, 53 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.1
Submitted by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 15 for, 93 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Irshad Ahmed has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01074
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce a single unique identifier for children and young people to allow for data sharing between health, social care and education services."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it plans to provide to trading standards services in Scotland to enforce the Tobacco and Vapes Act from January 2027."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish an evaluation of the impact of changes to health and work services that were committed to in its 2024-25 Programme for Government."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce closure order powers to enable enforcement authorities to close retail premises that have breached the law relating to (a) underage sales of tobacco and vaping products and (b) the sale of tobacco and vaping products that do not comply with relevant regulations."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, following the decision to discontinue the Health and Wellbeing Census, what data it collects on young people’s health, wellbeing and lifestyle, including smoking, alcohol and drug use."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking with Public Health Scotland to encourage employers to deliver healthy workplaces."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 11 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to supporting the provision of shore power at major ports, including the Port of Leith, to reduce the environmental impact of ships and cruise liners that rely on onboard engines when berthed."
Asked by: Irshad Ahmed, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what model of financial support it is considering as part of its Programme for Government commitment to provide additional support with energy costs for people with a terminal illness, including its plans and timings for delivering this work."