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Liam Kerr

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for North East Scotland (Region)

About Liam Kerr

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @LiamKerrMSP

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6973
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to present

Committees

Liam Kerr is a member of 2 committees

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Substitute Member

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Liam Kerr is a member of 1 cross-party group

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Liam Kerr does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Liam Kerr has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Energy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Liam Kerr has had the following roles in Parliament

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

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

30 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Criminal Justice Committee

Deputy Convener

10 October 2024 to 30 October 2024

Criminal Justice Committee

Member

29 June 2023 to 10 October 2024

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024

Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 to 29 June 2023

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Member

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Energy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Net Zero

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2017 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2017 to 04 May 2021

Justice Committee

Member

24 November 2016 to 20 August 2020

Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee

Deputy Convener

25 February 2020 to 20 August 2020

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2019 to 11 August 2020

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

18 January 2017 to 29 June 2017

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 June 2016 to 18 January 2017

Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Member

29 September 2016 to 24 November 2016

Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee

Member

08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

Public Audit Committee

Member

Register of interests

Liam Kerr'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.

Here is the register for Liam Kerr. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

I am a director and employee of Trinity Kerr Limited, (a provider of legal services, c/o Infinity Partnership, Aberdeen). From May 2016 until July 2016 I received a gross salary of between £1,001 and £2,000. From July 2016 I have received no salary from this company.

I expect to receive dividends from Trinity Kerr Limited of between £500 and £2,000 per annum.

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

I hold ordinary shares in Trinity Kerr Limited, a provider of legal services, representing 100% of the issued share capital.

Voluntary

I am a member of the RNLI.

I am registered with the Law Society of Scotland.

I am a supporter of the following charities: ActionAid; The SOKO Fund; Lendwithcare.

I own a small number of shares in Aberdeen Community Energy, a community group which has installed a community hydro-electric turbine in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. I do not consider these shares to be above the threshold for registration.

I am registered with the Law Society of England and Wales.

I am a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

I am a member of the Royal Yachting Association.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Liam Kerr 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.

Proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund

Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026

Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Given that, as the cabinet secretary acknowledged, most of the ScotWind money has been committed or allocated, what will the Government actually put in as the fund’s initial endowment, what recurring revenue stream will replenish it and what proportion of future seabed rental income will be ring fenced so that it cannot be raided to balance the…

Classroom Violence

Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026

2. Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of increasing classroom violence against teachers, staff and pupils in Scotland’s schools. (S7O-00438)"

Transport Connectivity (Rural Scotland)

Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2026

Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "In 2016, the Scottish National Party Government promised £200 million to upgrade the east coast main line between Aberdeen and the central belt…

Budget (Scotland) Act 2026 Amendment Regulations 2026 [Draft]

Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 28 October 2026

Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, minister.This morning, the committee received a letter from the cabinet secretary, which references the use of £30 million of ScotWind funds…

Pumped Hydro Storage (Development)

Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026

Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "The programme for government contains the novel proposal to accelerate “off grid” pumped storage hydro. Was that a drafting error or is the minister really putting that forward as a serious proposal?"

Votes

How Liam Kerr has voted in Parliament

Find out how Liam Kerr has voted recently.

Supporting Young People to Participate in the Labour Market

Motion ref. S7M-01838

Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Stephen Flynn, Màiri McAllan, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Result 80 for, 23 against, 13 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Supporting Young People to Participate in the Labour Market

Motion ref. S7M-01838.3

Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Result 25 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Supporting Young People to Participate in the Labour Market

Motion ref. S7M-01838.2

Submitted by: Iris Duane, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Result 77 for, 25 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Supporting Young People to Participate in the Labour Market

Motion ref. S7M-01838.4

Submitted by: Angela Ross, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Result 14 for, 105 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Strengthening Scotland's Public Health Approach to Preventing Alcohol and Drug Deaths

Motion ref. S7M-01766

Submitted by: Maree Todd, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Supported by: Angela Constance, Alison Thewliss
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026

Result 76 for, 24 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Liam Kerr has asked

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

Question reference: S7W-04788

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 4 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding how the Access to Banking Services Review takes account of rural communities that rely on banking services in neighbouring towns, including the impact of public transport accessibility and journey times."

Question reference: S7W-04787

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 4 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it submitted evidence to the Treasury's independent Access to Banking Services Review and, if so, whether it will publish a copy of its submission."

Question reference: S7O-00489

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 4 November 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the performance of rail services that have been nationalised since 2022."

Question reference: S7W-04020

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 6 October 2026

Current Status: Holding Answer by Stephen Flynn on 3 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the 70 mph speed limit will be reinstated on the A90 between the St Ann's and Keithock junctions, what action, if any, is required before this can take place, and from which budget any associated costs will be met."

Question reference: S7W-04019

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 6 October 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 30 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason a temporary 50 mph speed limit remains in place on the A90 between the St Ann's and Keithock junctions following completion of the carriageway resurfacing works."

Question reference: S7W-04623

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 29 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reasons for the contraction in monthly GDP estimates in July and August 2026, and what actions it is taking in response."

Question reference: S7O-00438

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 28 October 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of increasing classroom violence against teachers, staff and pupils in Scotland’s schools."

Question reference: S7W-04283

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 13 October 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 28 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish any analysis that (a) supports its position that increasing sources of renewable electricity generation capacity, including wind, will lower household energy bills, and (b) shows what reduction in the average annual electricity bill of a Scottish household it expects will result from any such…

Question reference: S7W-04282

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 13 October 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 28 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7O-00361 by Jamie Hepburn on 7 October 2026, regarding the £5…

Question reference: S7W-04077

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 7 October 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of eligible young people received a bus pass through the Young Persons' Free Bus Travel scheme in 2024, 2025 and since April 2026, broken down by local authority area."