Stephen Kerr
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Stephen Kerr
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5647
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
Room 35-36, Airdrie Business Centre
1 Chapel Lane
Airdrie
ML6 6GX
Phone: 01236 439562
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Stephen is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Stephen is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Stephen has 2 parliamentary and government roles
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Stephen has 2 party roles
Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
FMQ Reserve
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Stephen had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
Register of interests
Stephen's register of interests
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.
Remuneration and related undertaking
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 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 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 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.
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
I own common stock shares in Kimberley-Clark Corp, a brand supplier of consumer disposable products with a value of £42,000.
Voluntary
I am a Director of Conservative Friends of the Union Ltd. (Company number 13411041. I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a Director of Whistleblowers (Company number 09347927). I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am 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).
I am a Trustee of Freedom Declared Foundation (Company number 10524561; charity number 1174966). 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]
I am 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).
Recent Activity
What was said
What Stephen Kerr 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.
Chamber meeting date: 27 January 2022
Rail Travel
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "5. To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to encourage rail travel in Scotland. (S6F-00733)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 January 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "The mention of Yad Vashem brings back memories of a visit that my wife and I made to Jerusalem and all the emotions that go with that…
Chamber meeting date: 27 January 2022
Budget (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "Will the cabinet secretary give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 26 January 2022
Budget 2022-23 (Committees’ Pre-budget Scrutiny)
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "It is a pleasure to speak in this debate on the Scottish Government budget for 2022-23. In particular, it is a pleasure to speak for the first time in the chamber in my capacity as convener of the Education, Children and Young People Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 25 January 2022
Covid-19
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "Last week, Margaret Wilson, the chairwoman of the National Parent Forum of Scotland, told the Education, Children and Young People Committee that children are under “stricter mitigations than any other group in society…
Votes
How Stephen Kerr has voted in Parliament
Find out how Stephen Kerr has voted recently.
Budget (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 27, 2022
Result 69 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Budget (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 27, 2022
Result 25 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Budget (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 27, 2022
Result 33 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, January 20, 2022
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Result 120 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Result 49 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Stephen Kerr in Parliament
Find out what motions Stephen Kerr has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Stephen Kerr has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce the reported anxiety felt by school pupils on the need to catch-up on missed schooling."
Answered by: Shirley-Anne Somerville on 27 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to enforce the incorporation of whole life carbon into the costing of all public sector investment and spending decisions."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to replace competitive funding programmes with straightforward funding for net zero projects that local authorities wish to take forward in order to meet their net zero targets."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 25 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to make all apprenticeships include mandatory climate literacy skills."
Answered by: Jamie Hepburn on 25 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken to understand what public body policy levers are fundamental to reducing carbon emissions in a local authority area."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 25 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to simplify and increase access to opportunities and tax incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to (a) reskill and (b) upskill their workforce with green funding uplifts and diversity bursaries."
Answered by: Lorna Slater on 25 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken to understand the resources and capacity building that is needed by local authorities to deliver net zero, and what steps it is taking to meet that need, in light of reports of shortages of local authority resources."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 25 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what long-term funding programmes have been put in place to increase the number, diversity and flexibility of low-carbon work-based learning opportunities for (a) school leavers, (b) graduates and (c) the existing workforce."
Answered by: Lorna Slater on 25 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has developed new climate-relevant standards and modules for apprenticeships, with incentives to choose green pathways and greater flexibility in access to learning opportunities."
Answered by: Jamie Hepburn on 24 January 2022
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what new funding it is planning to bring forward to drive early adoption of best practice procurement standards."
Awaiting answer
See all of Stephen Kerr's written questions submitted in Parliament