Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
01 September 2021 - 21 March 2024
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23 June 2021 - 08 February 2024
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08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
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20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
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20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
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20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
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24 June 2021 - 01 September 2021
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
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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 Sharon Dowey. The date of their initial statement was 26 May 2021.
Until the election I was employed by William Morrison Supermarkets plc (a retailer of Kilwinning Road, Stevenston, KA20 3DE). I worked full time and received remuneration of between £45,001 and £50,000 a year. I handed in my notice on my election and am no longer employed by the company.
On 20 September 2025, in my capacity as a member of the Cross Party Group on Horseracing and Bloodstock Industries, I attended the Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr Racecourse as a guest of Ladbrokes Coral Group plc (a betting and gambling company of 5th Floor, The Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6SQ). The value of the gift, which comprised a ticket and hospitality, was £375+vat. [Registered 23 September 2025]
From 7 October to 13 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food and transport, amounted to £2,402.16 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 3 November 2023]
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I own a house in South Ayrshire with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000. [Amended interest 5 April 2023]
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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: 26 February 2026
3. Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "::To ask the Scottish Government how people who are concerned with the impact on the natural environment of energy infrastructure can make their concerns known. (S6O-05573)"
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
3. Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "::To ask the Scottish Government how people who are concerned with the impact on the natural environment of energy infrastructure can make their concerns known. (S6O-05573)"
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
3. Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "::To ask the Scottish Government how people who are concerned with the impact on the natural environment of energy infrastructure can make their concerns known. (S6O-05573)"
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
3. Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "::To ask the Scottish Government how people who are concerned with the impact on the natural environment of energy infrastructure can make their concerns known. (S6O-05573)"
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
3. Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con): "::To ask the Scottish Government how people who are concerned with the impact on the natural environment of energy infrastructure can make their concerns known. (S6O-05573)"
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Motion ref. S6M-20733
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Result 87 for, 0 against, 25 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20898.1
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 51 for, 66 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20898
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 92 for, 23 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20860
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 66 for, 29 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
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Motion ref. S6M-20334
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how people who are concerned with the impact on the natural environment of energy infrastructure can make their concerns known."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much has been allocated to community audiology in its draft Budget 2026-27, and how this funding will be used to deliver more care in the community."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 13 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time equivalent (FTE) Scottish Public Pensions Agency staff are currently working on matters related to the Matthews (Second Options) Case for retained firefighters."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) regarding the Matthews (Second Options) Case for retained firefighters, and whether a calculation and statement will be sent by the SPPA to all eligible members by the March 2026 deadline."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to continue providing funding to any organisations that challenge the judgment in the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers case."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what factors have contributed to the reported increase in the number of prisoners subject to an Order for Lifelong Restriction living in the community on licence in recent years."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent report by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales showing that business confidence in Scotland has fallen for the sixth consecutive quarter and is lower than the UK average."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 21 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the 8% increase in suspected drug deaths from January to September 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, as set out in its quarterly report, Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: July to September 2025."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 21 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government to what extent it considers that any increases in NHS waiting times contributed to the 8% increase in suspected drug deaths from January to September 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, as set out in its quarterly report, Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: July to September 2025."
Asked by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 20 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it has been working with NHS boards to reduce A&E waiting times in order to meet the standard for 95% of all patients to be admitted, discharged or transferred within four hours of arrival, in light of recent Public Health Scotland statistics for the month ending 30 November 2025, which state that only 66.7%…