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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

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

Register of interests

Stephen Gethins's register of interests

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Stephen Gethins has said in Parliament

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.

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…

Aviation Fuel Supply

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

The Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy (Stephen Gethins): "The recent fuel supply issue that Glasgow and Edinburgh airports experienced was caused by a logistical issue. Although that has been swiftly rectified, I recognise the inconvenience that the disruption caused to passengers…

Votes

How Stephen Gethins has voted in Parliament

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Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Motion ref. S7M-00294

Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026

Supported by: Jackie Baillie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Result 71 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Motion ref. S7M-00294.3

Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Result 53 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Motion ref. S7M-00294.2

Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Result 70 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Inquiry to Restore Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Motion ref. S7M-00294.1

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Growing Scotland’s Economy

Motion ref. S7M-00290.1

Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Result 78 for, 28 against, 16 abstained, 7 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

This MSP has not asked any Questions yet. Information will be added here when available.