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Stephen Gethins

Scottish National Party

MSP for Dundee City East (Constituency)

About Stephen Gethins

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Dundee City East (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Stephen Gethins is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Stephen Gethins is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Stephen Gethins has 1 parliamentary and government role

Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy

Scottish Government

Party Roles

Stephen Gethins does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Stephen Gethins does not have any previous roles

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Register of interests

Stephen Gethins's register of interests

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Stephen Gethins has said in Parliament

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European Union Referendum (10th Anniversary)

Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2026

The Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy (Stephen Gethins): "Next week, astonishingly, marks the 10th anniversary of the referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union, which, I am sure we would all agree, was one of the most consequential moments in the history of this Parliament, the peoples of our shared islands and, of course, the rest of Europe.Ten years on, this Parliament must…

Low-carbon Heat Recovery Technologies (Rivers, Estuaries and Coastal Waters)

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

The Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy (Stephen Gethins): "I thank Mr Barratt for his question and acknowledge the expertise that he brings to the chamber on the issue, which will enrich our discussions and debates…

Farmers and Producers (UK and EU Markets)

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

The Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy (Stephen Gethins): "Previously, of course, it was not an either/or…

Energy Security

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

The Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy (Stephen Gethins): "The ongoing conflict in the middle east and Russia’s war in Ukraine have brought Scotland’s energy security into sharp focus…

Electrical Infrastructure (Orkney)

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

The Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy (Stephen Gethins): "Since my appointment as minister, I have undertaken introductory meetings across the energy sector. I am clear that the energy transition represents one of our greatest economic opportunities, and I know that the member champions it as well…

Votes

How Stephen Gethins has voted in Parliament

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Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion ref. S7M-00397

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Appointment of Law Officers

Motion ref. S7M-00380

Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367.4

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367.1

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Affordable Bus Fares

Motion ref. S7M-00367

Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026

Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Motions made by Stephen Gethins in Parliament

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It’s Scotland’s Energy

Motion ref. S7M-00159

Questions

Questions Stephen Gethins has asked

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