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Stephen Kerr

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)

About Stephen Kerr

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5647
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026

Committees

Stephen Kerr is a member of 1 committee

Criminal Justice Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Stephen Kerr is a member of 1 cross-party group

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans

Convener

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Stephen Kerr has 1 parliamentary and government role

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Appointed Member

Party Roles

Stephen Kerr has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Stephen Kerr has had the following roles in Parliament

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

20 June 2025 to 08 April 2026

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 June 2025 to 08 April 2026

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Investment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

26 June 2025 to 08 April 2026

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Member

03 March 2026 to 08 April 2026

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Substitute Member

10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

06 November 2024 to 26 June 2025

Criminal Justice Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 to 28 March 2024

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

22 September 2022 to 29 June 2023

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

22 June 2022 to 29 June 2023

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

20 September 2022 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

18 May 2021 to 22 September 2022

parliamentary bureau

Member

21 May 2021 to 20 September 2022

Chief Whip

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 to 20 September 2022

FMQ Reserve

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

23 June 2021 to 25 May 2022

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Convener

23 June 2021 to 25 May 2022

conveners group

Member

17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

Register of interests

Stephen Kerr'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 09 June 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

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.

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 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 March 31 2021, I was a self-employed Consultant for the Association of Professional Sales, now known as 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 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 received a payment of between £10,001 and £20,000 for work I completed before I was elected in 2021. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.

Gifts

On 27 February 2025 I received tickets and hospitality to the value of £200 from Scottish Opera (of 39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, G2 4PT) for the Scottish Opera performance of "The Makropulos Affair". On 15 October 2025, I received two tickets to the value of £150 to Scottish Opera’s performance of La Bohème at Theatre Royal, Glasgow. The cumulative value of these gifts is £350 and therefore over the threshold for registration in the gifts category.

Overseas visits

From 13 to 16 November 2025, I attended, by invitation, the Parliamentary Diabetes Global Network (PDGN) Advocacy Forum in Valletta, Malta. The estimated cost of the trip for two people was £1,500. This was funded by the PGDN, 44 Howard Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EA. PDGN is an organisation of parliamentarians who champion diabetes prevention, early diagnosis and the best treatments for all.

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 £50,000 [interest ceased on 7 August 2026].

Voluntary

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.

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).

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 Historic Scotland.

On 14 October 2025 I received two tickets to the value of £120 to The Seagull at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.

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).

I am a member of the Royal British Legion.

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".

I am a Guild Brother of the Guildry of Stirling.

I am an Ambassador of the Scottish Branch of the Ancre Somme Association, a registered charity. I receive no remuneration for this role.

Recent Activity

Official Report

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.

Police Scotland (Crime and Antisocial Behaviour Reduction)

Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2026

Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Front-line police resources are under all kinds of intense pressures at the moment—I know that the cabinet secretary knows that—which are being added to by the Government’s policy on early release, bail and electronic monitoring…

Stronger, Safer and Inclusive Communities

Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2026

Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I do not think that the minister will find anyone in the chamber who disagrees with the sentiment behind her remarks on respect across all the communities that make up Scotland…

Walking Scotland (30th Anniversary)

Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2026

Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "First of all, I congratulate Paul McLennan on his motion. I whole-heartedly join him and other members in congratulating Walking Scotland on its 30th anniversary. I must confess that I am in awe of what Paul McLennan said about how far he is walking…

Courts, Delays and Workforce

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 9 September 2026

Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "That last set of answers to Ben Macpherson’s questions is deeply concerning to me, if I have understood correctly what the witnesses were saying…

Courts and Court Users

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 9 September 2026

Stephen Kerr: "I will focus on a little exchange that I had earlier with the witnesses from the Crown Office and the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service, in which I suggested that the current system is failing victims…

Votes

How Stephen Kerr has voted in Parliament

Find out how Stephen Kerr has voted recently.

Building Stronger, Safer and Inclusive Communities, Together

Motion ref. S7M-01084.1

Submitted by: Thomas Kerr, Glasgow, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Result 17 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Building Stronger, Safer and Inclusive Communities, Together

Motion ref. S7M-01084.4

Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Supported by: Carol Mochan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Result 24 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Building Stronger, Safer and Inclusive Communities, Together

Motion ref. S7M-01084.3

Submitted by: Kate Nevens, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Supported by: Maggie Chapman
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Building Stronger, Safer and Inclusive Communities, Together

Motion ref. S7M-01084

Submitted by: Simita Kumar, Edinburgh South Western, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026

Supported by: Neil Gray, Kirsten Oswald, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Result 92 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Building Stronger, Safer and Inclusive Communities, Together

Motion ref. S7M-01084.2

Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Result 27 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Stephen Kerr has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-03190

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 10 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 25 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on passengers of changes to the ScotRail ticketing app, whereby tickets purchased after a train has departed a station will be invalid."

Question reference: S7W-03109

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government since 1 January 2026 regarding the impact of imported buses on the competitiveness of bus manufacturing in Scotland."

Question reference: S7W-03101

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of annual bus orders required to sustain Alexander Dennis manufacturing operations in Scotland."

Question reference: S7W-03102

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the long-term viability of bus manufacturing at Alexander Dennis in Scotland following the expiry of its furlough support arrangements announced in September 2025."

Question reference: S7W-03103

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether public procurement rules place bus manufacturers operating in Scotland at a competitive disadvantage against overseas manufacturers."

Question reference: S7W-03097

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many Alexander Dennis employees have been supported to date through the £4.1 million furlough support package announced in September 2025."

Question reference: S7W-03106

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the inclusion of apprenticeships and skills development as a criterion in publicly supported bus procurement."

Question reference: S7W-03096

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how much of the £4.1 million furlough support package announced in September 2025 for Alexander Dennis has been paid to the company to date."

Question reference: S7W-03110

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what advice it has received regarding potential national security risks, including cybersecurity, associated with Chinese-manufactured buses operating in Scotland, and from whom."

Question reference: S7W-03152

Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 September 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its commitment to provide 24/7 access to thrombectomy services, what data it holds regarding the number of stroke patients who are currently eligible for, referred for and are receiving thrombectomy, including out of hours, and how it will monitor whether NHS boards are delivering equitable access to the…