MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Reform UK
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Member
Reform UK
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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: 11 June 2026
Max Bannerman (Highlands and Islands) (Reform): "I take this opportunity to record my formal congratulations to the Deputy Presiding Officer on her appointment and to the cabinet secretary for his appointment to the public service reform brief…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Max Bannerman (Highlands and Islands) (Reform): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the voting app. I would have voted no."
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Max Bannerman (Highlands and Islands) (Reform): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the voting app. I would have voted no."
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Max Bannerman (Highlands and Islands) (Reform): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the voting app. I would have voted no."
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2026
Max Bannerman (Highlands and Islands) (Reform): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not vote. I would have voted no."
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Motion ref. S7M-00294
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Supported by: Jackie Baillie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 71 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.3
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 53 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.2
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.1
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00290.1
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Result 78 for, 28 against, 16 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
This MSP has not lodged any Motions yet. Information will be added here when available.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total outstanding works on the NHS estate are, as identified through recommendations made by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland."
Asked by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in response to the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland's 10-point action plan detailed in its report, Multi-system solutions for meeting the needs of autistic people and people with ADHD in Scotland."
Asked by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been undertaken regarding a potential connection between the West Highland and Highland Main railway lines, which are 17 miles apart at their closest points."
Asked by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 3 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what planning and practice scenarios have been undertaken with rural Scottish Fire and Rescue Service stations to address the practicalities of it responding to a potential battery energy storage scheme fire."
Asked by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: 29 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its current position is regarding whether it would support for a review of the governance arrangements, boundaries and size of the Highland Council area."
Asked by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether its commitment to reform public services includes removing reported blockages and inefficiencies in delayed capital projects, such as the A9 and A96 dualling, to expedite their completion."
See all of Max Bannerman's questions submitted in Parliament