MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Reform UK
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
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Reform UK
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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 Mark Simpson. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2026.
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I own a flat in London which has a market value of £400,000 to £500,000. I do not receive any rental income from the property.
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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: 30 September 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "Will the minister take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "Reform UK has said that the dual role should end, and we voted that way in June. Can the First Minister explain the timings of the inquiry…
Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "Given the lengthy waits for gynaecology treatment, has the Scottish Government considered making greater use of available private sector capacity to reduce waiting times and ensure that women receive diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible?"
Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "For the youth of Scotland, things are tough…
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "Does the minister agree that Scotland risks losing investment opportunities if planning guidance is not produced quickly and with sufficient clarity?"
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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 against
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 against
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 for
Disagreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mark Simpson, North East Scotland, 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 reported pressures on policing and the justice system, including the local effects of migration, what action it is taking to promote community cohesion across Scotland."
Asked by: Mark Simpson, North East Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address staffing pressures across the prison estate through its programme of public sector reform."