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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Lothian (Region)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026
Member
Chair
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 June 2026 to 18 September 2026
Member
08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Member
05 September 2023 to 06 November 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 10 October 2024
Member
21 May 2021 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 to 29 June 2023
Member
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
14 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 to 20 August 2020
Member
25 February 2020 to 20 August 2020
Substitute Member
28 June 2017 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 to 29 June 2017
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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 Miles Briggs. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2026.
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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: 29 October 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "Speaking in such debates is a very personal experience. I lost my dad to alcohol-related illness, and I know that the minister and other members, such as Thomas Kerr, have had similar experiences…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "This morning, I wrote to the minister to request a cross-party meeting with the families. There is real concern that the health board has not understood unmet need…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "I thank Adam Harley and the Liberal Democrats for lodging the motion and for using their party business time to raise this issue…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "I begin by congratulating Gary Bouse on securing this debate and on his excellent and personal speech and I thank Stroke Scotland and Chest Heart & Stroke for their briefings and their badges—we are all covered in badges this evening…
Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "I thank Iris Duane for bringing this members’ business debate to the chamber on the 25th anniversary of Scotland’s black history month…
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Find out how Miles Briggs has voted recently.
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
Motion ref. S7M-01766.1
Submitted by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 88 for, 24 against, 2 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01766.3
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 33 for, 67 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01766.5
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Supported by: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill
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
Motion ref. S7M-01766.4
Submitted by: Thomas Kerr, Glasgow, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 36 for, 18 against, 59 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Find out what motions Miles Briggs has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out any review of charges affecting Blue Badge holders, particularly in light of charging arrangements in other parts of the UK."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what role it envisages for third sector organisations, such as Arthritis UK Scotland, and clinician-led bodies, such as the Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma, in developing and implementing its plans for elective orthopaedic care for 2026 to 2031."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the factors contributing to changes in orthopaedic waiting times over the last two years, and whether it will publish that analysis."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether its plans for elective orthopaedic care for 2026 to 2031 include an assessment of the services and support available to help patients manage their condition while awaiting surgery and, if so, what that assessment found."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports, including in The Herald on 16 October 2026, that it has produced a draft plan, Transforming Elective Orthopaedic Care in Scotland 2026-2031, what consultation has taken place with frontline theatre staff and trade unions on the proposals, including those regarding six-day working and extended…
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish a workforce plan to support its plans for elective orthopaedic care for 2026 to 2031, and how that plan will address the availability of surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and theatre staff."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports in its draft plan, Transforming Elective Orthopaedic Care in Scotland 2026-2031, that it is working towards a maximum waiting time of of 26 weeks by 2031, how this objective is compatible with the 12-week Treatment Time Guarantee for orthopaedic patients under the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act…
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that its draft plan, Transforming Elective Orthopaedic Care in Scotland 2026-2031, recommends a public information campaign on travelling to regional centres, what plans it has to communicate with patients currently waiting for orthopaedic surgery about any changes to how and where their treatment…
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, under its plans to concentrate orthopaedic surgery procedures in regional centres, what provision it will make for travel support, including financial help, for patients who need to travel outwith their health board area for orthopaedic surgery, particularly those who do not have access to a car or are older,…
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports, including in The Herald on 16 October 2026, that it has produced a draft plan, Transforming Elective Orthopaedic Care in Scotland 2026-2031, when it will publish the final version of the plan, and whether it will lay it before the Parliament."