MSP for Edinburgh South Western (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh South Western (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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 Simita Kumar. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
Until 4 June 2026, when I resigned, I was a local authority Councillor for Edinburgh City Council (of 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spent in the region of 40 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum for the role of Councillor. The basic rate of the councillor salary was deducted from my MSP salary. I also received the Senior Councillor Allowance amounting to £18,682 for my role as an SNP Group Leader which I resigned from on 21 May 2026. I received the use of two laptops, a computer tablet, and a mobile phone as part of my roles.
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Until 21 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Director of the Capital City Partnership (the anchor delivery body for Edinburgh’s employability strategy, working together to tackle inequality and poverty; of 14 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ). It was a council appointment that was unremunerated.
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.
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 8 October 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "Good morning…
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "Which standing order?"
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Simita Kumar (Edinburgh South Western) (SNP): "I thank Mr Fraser and Mr Langan for their contributions, but does the member acknowledge that, despite the fact that slavery was abolished, it was replaced by a colonial system that was equally as devastating and had huge impacts across Africa and other parts of Asia?"
Chamber meeting date: 30 September 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I have voted yes, but I do not think that it has been recorded. Can I double check, please?"
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 24 September 2026
The Minister for Equalities and International Development (Simita Kumar): "Thank you, convener. Good morning. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the committee’s meeting.Advancing and embedding equality, inclusion and human rights is fundamental to the Government’s ambition to build a fairer Scotland…
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Motion ref. S7M-01517.1
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 96 for, 13 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.3
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 35 for, 74 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 70 for, 37 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.5
Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 21 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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