Kate Forbes
Scottish National Party
MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Kate Forbes
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Contact at their Constituency
Phone: 01349 863 888
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Kate is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Kate is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Kate has 1 parliamentary and government role
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Kate does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Kate has had 7 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 September 2016 - 28 June 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
19 April 2018 - 28 June 2018
Health and Sport Committee
Member
19 April 2018 - 28 June 2018
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
07 November 2017 - 19 April 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
07 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016
Finance Committee
Member
Register of interests
Kate'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.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Kate Forbes 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.
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2021
Economic Recovery
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy (Kate Forbes): "It is impossible to overstate the devastating impact that the past 14 months have had on every aspect of our lives—the pandemic has shaken our society and economy to their core…
Chamber meeting date: 13 May 2021
Oaths and Affirmations
Kate Forbes (Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) (SNP): "took the oath and repeated it in Gaelic."
Finance and Constitution Committee meeting date: 10 March 2021
Budget (Scotland) Act 2020 Amendment Regulations 2021 [Draft]
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance (Kate Forbes): "Good morning. I am delighted to join the Finance and Constitution Committee for the third budget event in as many days—time well spent…
Chamber meeting date: 9 March 2021
Budget (Scotland) (No 5) Bill: Stage 3
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance (Kate Forbes): "I am pleased to advise that all seven amendments that I am moving today relate to a successful, cross-party approach that reflects agreement with both the Scottish Greens and the Scottish Liberal Democrats…
Chamber meeting date: 9 March 2021
Budget (Scotland) (No 5) Bill
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance (Kate Forbes): "It is essential that we come together as a Parliament today to agree next year’s budget and deliver the certainty and stability that Scotland and its people, businesses and communities deserve…
Votes
How Kate Forbes has voted in Parliament
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Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 57 for, 58 against, 6 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 93 for, 2 against, 26 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 53 for, 60 against, 7 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 28 for, 93 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Addressing the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Result 113 for, 7 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Kate Forbes in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Kate Forbes has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 June 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure minimum disruption to travellers using the A9 during works to lay fibre optic cabling alongside the road."
Answered by: Keith Brown on 25 June 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 May 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact Brexit will have on protecting the designation, exports and global reputation of Scotch whisky."
Answered by: Fergus Ewing on 18 June 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 June 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is provided to pregnant mothers who receive a pre-natal diagnosis of foetal disability."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 14 June 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 May 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the First Minister's visit to Brussels on 28 May 2018."
Answered by: Fiona Hyslop on 12 June 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made with the implementation of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group's recommendation of a three-phase approach to the regulation of cosmetic interventions."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 6 June 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to regulate the cosmetic hair transplant industry."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 6 June 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 May 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in its discussions with the UK Government on the devolution of air passenger duty."
Answered by: Derek Mackay on 1 June 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 April 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on protecting young people's right to religious observance, education and freedom of religious belief in schools."
Answered by: John Swinney on 2 May 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 March 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government how much the average payment per patient will be (a) nationally and (b) in NHS (i) Highland, (ii) Western Isles, (iii) Orkney and (iv) Shetland under the new GP contract, including for global sum location and incomes/expenses protection."
Answered by: Shona Robison on 10 April 2018
Asked by: Forbes, Kate, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 April 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding the Minister for International Development and Europe’s visit to Zambia in February 2018."
Answered by: Alasdair Allan on 4 April 2018
See all of Kate Forbes's written questions submitted in Parliament