Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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06 November 2024 - 26 June 2025
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29 June 2023 - 28 March 2024
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22 June 2022 - 29 June 2023
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22 September 2022 - 29 June 2023
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20 September 2022 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 May 2021 - 22 September 2022
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21 May 2021 - 20 September 2022
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21 May 2021 - 20 September 2022
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23 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
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23 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
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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 Stephen Kerr. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed independent assessor for the Faculty of Professional and Social Sciences at Middlesex University, an organisation concerned with course assessments (of The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT). I received between £1,001 and £2,000 pr annum for occasional work. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed Consultant for the Association of Professional Sales, an association concerned with professional standards in the field of sales (of 19, Old Hall St, Liverpool, L3 9JQ). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed Consultant for Results Based Leadership Ltd, a management consultancy (of Wallace House, Maxwell Place, Stirling FK8 1JU). I received between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum for occasional work. I expect to receive between £10,001 and £20,000 for work I completed before I was elected. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the British Cleaning Council, an association of UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste management industries (of Pacioli House, 9 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the Invicta Public Affairs Limited, a company which engages with government on behalf of clients (of 9 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1QQ). I was involved with the marine energy sector and the wood panel industries. I received between £35,001 and £40,000 per annum for occasional work. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until February 28 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the Sign Language Interactions Limited, a company which delivers BSL interpreter services within the public, private and voluntary sector (of Claremont Office, 112 Cornwall Street, South Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1AA). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
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I own common stock shares in Kimberley-Clark Corp, a brand supplier of consumer disposable products with a value of £50,000. [Amended interest 25 March 2025]
Until 31 December 2024, I was an unpaid adviser to the Institute of Sales Professionals, an association concerned with professional standards in the field of sales (of 19, Old Hall St, Liverpool, L3 9JQ). [Amended interest 25 March 2025]
I am a Director of Conservative Friends of the Union Ltd. (Company number 13411041. I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stirling and Alloa. [Registered 2 November 2021]
Until 31 December 2024, I was an unpaid adviser to the British Cleaning Council, an association of the UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste management industries (of Pacioli House, 9 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL). [Amended interest 25 March 2025]
I am a Trustee of Freedom Declared Foundation (Company number 10524561; charity number 1174966). I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a Director of Whistleblowers (Company number 09347927). I receive no remuneration for this role.
On 27 February 2025 I received tickets and hospitality to the value of £200 from Scottish Opera for the Scottish Opera performance of "The Makropulos Affair". [Registered 25 March 2025]
I am a member of the Royal British Legion. [Registered 25 March 2025]
I am a Guild Brother of the Guildry of Stirling. [Registered 25 March 2025]
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: 18 September 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "What role will construction employers have in setting the number of apprentices, especially in the light of the recommendations in the Withers review?"
Chamber meeting date: 18 September 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "For clarity, and bearing in mind Kenny Gibson’s comment about how a deadline helps to get things delivered, when is the deadline for that work to be completed?"
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "Some of our national companies have been truly entrepreneurial. A good example is the RSNO, which has been producing soundtracks for major Hollywood productions…
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "I thank the Deputy First Minister for advance sight of her statement. I welcome the Scottish Government’s £4 million support package, which will provide some short-term relief for the workforce at Alexander Dennis in Larbert and Falkirk…
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2025
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "Some of our national companies have been truly entrepreneurial. A good example is the RSNO, which has been producing soundtracks for major Hollywood productions…
Find out how Stephen Kerr has voted recently.
Submitted by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Supported by: Sarah Boyack
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 18, 2025
Result 22 for, 81 against, 1 abstained, 25 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Ben Macpherson, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Murdo Fraser, Ash Regan, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 18, 2025
Result 101 for, 1 against, 3 abstained, 24 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 15, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Result 71 for, 46 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 12 for, 101 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 47 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Stephen Kerr has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what its policy is on issuing multiple parliamentary security passes to individuals who identify as having more than one gender identity."
Answered by Claire Baker (on behalf of the SPCB) on 19 September 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government which organisations are represented in the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group, also broken down by the rationale for each being invited to participate."
Answer expected on 2 October 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the terms of reference are for the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group."
Answer expected on 2 October 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to recover the reported £36 million of benefit overpayments currently held by Social Security Scotland."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 18 September 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of devolved welfare spending is allocated to means-tested benefits."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 18 September 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its forecast is for devolved welfare spending for the next five years."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 18 September 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding what infrastructure upgrades have been funded at BAE Systems Govan to support the recently announced Type 26 frigate contract."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 18 September 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the financial risks of Social Security Scotland not recovering overpaid benefits."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 18 September 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how many apprenticeships will be created as part of the recently announced Type 26 frigate contract."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 18 September 2025
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many welfare recipients are subject to active employment support requirements."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 18 September 2025