Scottish National Party
MSP for Moray (Constituency) 2006 - present day
Former MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2006
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80 South Street
Elgin
Moray
IV30 1JG
Phone: 01343 545077
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29 March 2023 - 13 June 2023
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04 September 2018 - 19 May 2021
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04 May 2006 - 02 April 2007
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13 September 2004 - 07 April 2006
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30 September 2004 - 07 April 2006
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30 September 2004 - 07 April 2006
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11 June 2003 - 14 September 2004
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27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003
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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 Richard Lochhead. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
No registrable interests
On 10 November 2022 the Robertson Group (a construction company of 10 Perimeter Road, Pinefield, Elgin, IV30 6AE) provided printing costs of £531.60 associated with a charity Christmas card competition I held with local primary schools. Craigton Foods Ltd (a Mcdonald’s Franchisee of 12-22 High Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1JQ) donated £1000 directly to the nominated charity on 21 November 2022 and Walker’s Shortbread (a food producer of Aberlour House, Aberlour-on-Spey, Scotland, AB38 9LD) donated £500 directly to the nominated charity on 9 November 2022. [Registered 20 September 2024]
On 4 January 2024 the Robertson Group (a construction company of 10 Perimeter Road, Pinefield, Elgin, IV30 6AE) provided printing costs of £580.80 associated with a charity Christmas card competition I held with local primary schools. Craigton Foods Ltd (a Mcdonald’s Franchisee of 12-22 High Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1JQ) donated £1000 directly to the nominated charity on 21 December 2023 and Walker’s Shortbread (a food producer of Aberlour House, Aberlour-on-Spey, Scotland, AB38 9LD) donated £500 directly to the nominated charity on 21 December 2023. [Registered 20 September 2024]
On 24 December 2024 the Robertson Group (a construction company of 10 Perimeter Road, Pinefield, Elgin, IV30 6AE) provided printing costs of £450 associated with a charity Christmas card competition I held with local primary schools. Teallach Restaurants Ltd (a McDonald’s Franchisee of Unit 3, Balmakeith Retail Park, Nairn, IV12 5QF) donated £1000 directly to the nominated charity on 13th December 2024. Walker’s Shortbread (a food producer of Aberlour House, Aberlour-on-Spey, AB38 9LD) donated £500 directly to the nominated charity on 22nd November 2024. [Registered 20 January 2025]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
I am an Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association.
I am a member of Moray Firth Credit Union.
I am Honorary President of Tomintoul Bowling Club.
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: 26 June 2025
The Minister for Business and Employment (Richard Lochhead): "Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, for the opportunity to debate the motion on legislative consent for the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Minister for Business and Employment (Richard Lochhead): "Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. If it gives you any comfort in relation to getting our names right, you will not make that mistake after the next Scottish Parliament elections, because neither Lochhead nor Leonard will be here. Laughter…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Minister for Business and Employment (Richard Lochhead): "Thank you, convener, and good morning to the committee. I, too, appreciate this opportunity to speak to you all about the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 18 June 2025
Richard Lochhead (Minister for Business and Employment): "Thank you, convener, and good morning to the committee…
Chamber meeting date: 11 June 2025
The Minister for Business (Richard Lochhead): "The Scottish Fiscal Commission’s latest forecasts recognise the challenging economic and financial environment that Scotland continues to face as a result of global uncertainty and higher inflation, while business conditions and public services have also been impacted by the United Kingdom Government’s decision to increase employer national…
Find out how Richard Lochhead has voted recently.
Submitted by: Natalie Don-Innes, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 87 for, 0 against, 28 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 23, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 88 for, 1 against, 27 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Kaukab Stewart, Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 23, 2025
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 86 for, 0 against, 28 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 80 for, 0 against, 34 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Result 82 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Richard Lochhead has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to ensure that Scottish Ambulance Service emergency vehicles based in Moray are able to return to Moray following hospital transfers without being diverted to non-life-threatening calls when out of the area."
Answered by Jeane Freeman on 18 September 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what powers local authorities have to tackle seagull populations on the grounds of health and safety or other factors that affect the quality of life for residents and communities, and what its position is on increasing these powers."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 30 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government to what extent the impact of pylons or other infrastructure required to connect onshore renewables to the national grid infrastructure is taken into account when determining planning applications for wind farms."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 30 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its proposals for Scotland’s role in the development of future UK trade arrangements."
Answered by Michael Russell on 29 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase fines for littering."
Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 28 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to introduce new measures to tackle littering from vehicles."
Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 28 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its ministerial roundtable event on 27 June 2018, what steps it will take to tackle the impact of parcel delivery surcharges."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 27 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the review of community benefit from onshore renewable energy developments, and what its position is on the case for community benefit to apply to communities affected by pylons or other infrastructure required to connect onshore renewables to the national grid, as is the case for…
Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 24 August 2018
Asked by: Lochhead, Richard, Moray, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 August 2018
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to concerns that land being used for growing crops to feed anaerobic digesters is having a detrimental effect on Scottish agriculture and feed supplies."
Answered by Fergus Ewing on 22 August 2018
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