Scottish Labour
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2007 - present day
Former MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 1999 - 2003
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22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
19 January 2023 - 31 January 2023
Substitute Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
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26 November 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
02 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
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16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
05 May 2020 - 25 November 2020
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28 April 2020 - 16 November 2020
Scottish Labour
10 September 2019 - 05 May 2020
Substitute Member
02 September 2019 - 28 April 2020
Scottish Labour
10 September 2019 - 05 February 2020
Substitute Member
25 June 2019 - 30 October 2019
Appointed Member
23 April 2019 - 10 September 2019
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 10 September 2019
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 10 September 2019
Substitute Member
04 October 2018 - 02 September 2019
Scottish Labour
03 June 2019 - 02 September 2019
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01 November 2018 - 20 November 2018
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21 December 2017 - 22 October 2018
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19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
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25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
06 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
07 October 2015 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
03 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
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06 January 2015 - 24 August 2015
Scottish Labour
01 June 2011 - 03 September 2013
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20 December 2011 - 10 July 2013
Scottish Labour
20 December 2011 - 10 July 2013
Scottish Labour
20 December 2011 - 10 July 2013
Scottish Labour
23 June 2011 - 21 May 2013
Substitute Member
20 May 2011 - 20 December 2011
Scottish Labour
20 May 2011 - 20 December 2011
Scottish Labour
17 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
30 April 2009 - 22 March 2011
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05 November 2009 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
05 November 2009 - 22 March 2011
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02 October 2008 - 04 November 2009
Substitute Member
24 September 2008 - 20 April 2009
Scottish Labour
24 September 2008 - 20 April 2009
Scottish Labour
20 September 2007 - 01 October 2008
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27 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
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13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
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26 February 2002 - 31 March 2003
Scottish Government
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
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08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
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17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
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17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
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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 Rhoda Grant. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On 1 July 2022 I received two tickets from Inverness Caledonian Thistle (a Football Club of Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Stadium Road, Inverness IV1 1FF) for the Andrea Bocelli - Believe World Tour. The value of the tickets was £330. [Registered 4 July 2022]
From 6 to 13 October 2024, as a co-convenor of the Cross-Party Group on Taiwan, I visited Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). The Tapei Representative Office (Edinburgh) offers quasi-consular assistance to Taiwanese nationals in Scotland and represents the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the United Kingdom through a manner of cultural, academic, and economic activities. On my visit to Taiwan, I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade, faith-based and cultural organisations. The visit was made up of a cross-party delegation all of whom were, at the time of the trip, members of the Cross Party Group on Taiwan. The total cost of the flights, hotels and ancillary expenses was £8,800. These costs were met entirely by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as detailed above. [Registered 13 November 2024]
From 6 to 7 March 2023 I attended and spoke at a side event at the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York. I was invited to speak as Convener of the Cross Party Group on Human Trafficking and co-convenor of the Cross Party Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation. The cost of the trip was £535.25 for accommodation and overnight costs and 2,559.57 Euros for flights, which is equivalent to approximately £2,256.68. All costs were met by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (of Wallnerstrasse 6, 1010 Vienna, Austria), an intergovernmental regional security organisation with observer status at the United Nations. [Registered 14 March 2023]
No registrable interests
I own a sixth share of a house in Lewis with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. The gross income is up to £5,000 per annum. The property is occupied by one of the co-owners and the income is used to cover the property maintenance costs. [Amended interest 15 June 2023]
No registrable interests
I am a member of the Co-Operative Party MSP Group.
I am a member of Unison.
I received £100 from Unison as a contribution to my regional list selection campaign.
I am a member of the Co-Operative Party.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 4 July 2024]
Between 10 and 13 May 2022, I attended and spoke at a United Nations conference entitled "Improving response to trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation especially women and girls, through addressing demand in South-Eastern Europe". The total cost of the visit, including travel, accommodation and subsistence, came to £1,184 and was met by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - Human trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section, Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch. [Registered 28 July 2022]
Since July 2023, I have employed an intern for four days per week. Since September, the intern has attended the CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) education and training Leadership Programme outside of his time employed by me. [Registered 14 September 2023]
Between 26 and 29 April 2023, I attended and spoke at a United Nations conference in Dubrovnik entitled “Reducing Demand for Sexual Exploitation of Trafficking Victims in South-Eastern Europe: Commitment to Comprehensive Action”. The total cost of the visit, including travel, accommodation and subsistence, came to £1,388.34 and was met by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - Human trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section, Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch. [Registered 11 May 2023]
From 29 September 2020 until 22 July 2021, I was in receipt of the services of an intern. The intern received a bursary from CARE (Christian Action Research and Education), for the educational component of its Leadership Programme only, and provided services separately to me in their own time. I paid for their services, for seven hours per week, between April and July 2021 and the intern was a self-funded volunteer for the rest of the placement. [Amended interest, 4 July 2022; Amended interest, 18 July 2022]
I received on bottle of whisky from the Scotch Whisky Association, the nominal value for the COP26 Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky to be £30, although it is not for commercial sale. [Registered 16 December 2021]
I am the Vice Chair of Friends of the Far North Line. This is an honorary position for which I receive no remuneration.
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: 22 May 2025
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "I thank the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee for the debate and for carrying out an inquiry into committee effectiveness…
Chamber meeting date: 21 May 2025
8. Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to allocate additional funding to Argyll and Bute Council, in light of reports of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership’s funding deficit. (S6O-04687)"
Chamber meeting date: 21 May 2025
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "Our islands are wonderful places, and I am honoured to represent all but two of Scotland’s populated islands…
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 15 May 2025
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "I agree with what everyone else has said and will add two points. Committees can take a deep dive into issues that may not be topical but might be important…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2025
Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "I congratulate Kenneth Gibson on securing the debate. I also pay tribute to the work of the Marine Conservation Society to highlight the impact of litter on our seas and beaches…
Find out how Rhoda Grant has voted recently.
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, May 19, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 63 for, 40 against, 7 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Supported by: Tim Eagle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 31 for, 78 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Result 46 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Result 28 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Result 48 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Rhoda Grant has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people were interviewed as part of the Pain Management Panel report, which was published in November 2022, broken down by NHS board area; what its position is on whether publishing the views of 16 people in the report presents a fair representation of the 800,000 people in Scotland who experience chronic…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the reported £4.4 million ferries "resilience fund", whether applications will be backdated, and, if not, from what date applications will be eligible."
Answer expected on 30 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the reported £4.4 million ferries "resilience fund", which routes will be covered and what the (a) eligibility criteria, (b) application process and (c) rates of compensation payable will be."
Answer expected on 30 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a list of end dates for any leases it has issued to operate (a) windfarms, (b) other forms of renewable energy production and (c) energy storage on Forestry and Land Scotland land."
Answer expected on 30 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of the reported £801 million allocated to Scotland from European Structural and Investment Funds was claimed by 30 April 2025."
Answer expected on 30 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the reported £4.4 million ferries "resilience fund", how information on the (a) fund, (b) eligibility criteria and (c) application process will be conveyed to eligible communities."
Answer expected on 30 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to allocate additional funding to Argyll and Bute Council, in light of reports of Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership’s funding deficit."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many wind farms are on land owned by it, broken down by megawatts of wind capacity generated, and what proportion of these farms are community owned."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 2 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NatureScot regarding maintaining and growing native oyster populations in Marine Protected Areas, and what actions are being considered."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 1 May 2025
Asked by: Grant, Rhoda, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being considered to address any unregulated gathering of native oysters in Marine Protected Areas, in light of recent reports of functional extinction of native oysters."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 29 April 2025