MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Reform UK
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Substitute Member
Member
Member
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
02 September 2026 to 04 November 2026
Substitute Member
21 May 2026 to 27 October 2026
Reform UK
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.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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.
No registrable interests.
On 21 August 2026 I received hospitality tickets as a gift from Trump International Scotland (Menie Estate, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8YE). The value of the gift was £270.
On 28 August 2026 I received a bottle of whisky as a gift from the Scotch Whisky Association (Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL). The value of the gift was £50.
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: 4 November 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "Made a request to intervene."
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "I have to say that it is nice to be part of the debate today. There has actually been quite a lot of agreement across the chamber—I guess there is a first time for everything in this place…
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 29 October 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "This is probably quite a well-timed question from me. The donation provisions have been described as a blatant attempt to kneecap Reform UK…
Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026
7. Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to local authorities, including in Dundee and Angus, to address fly-tipping and littering. (S7O-00383)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform): "Can the Deputy First Minister confirm to the people of Aberdeen whether she is happy with the approval of Jackdaw, and say whether she would like Rosebank to be approved for the benefit of the entire north-east?"
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Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 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: 21 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to local authorities, including in Dundee and Angus, to address fly-tipping and littering."
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."