MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
Email: [email protected]
Website: stephenkerr.org.uk
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The Scottish Parliament
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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
Convener
Appointed Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
20 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 March 2026 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Member
26 June 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
06 November 2024 to 26 June 2025
Substitute Member
29 June 2023 to 28 March 2024
Member
22 September 2022 to 29 June 2023
Member
22 June 2022 to 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
20 September 2022 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 May 2021 to 22 September 2022
Member
21 May 2021 to 20 September 2022
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 20 September 2022
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
23 June 2021 to 25 May 2022
Convener
23 June 2021 to 25 May 2022
Member
17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021
Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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].
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.
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: 8 October 2026
Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Front-line officers tell me that they lack two things: enough officers available for operational deployment and sufficient powers to search vehicles involved in criminality…
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2026
Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Will the cabinet secretary give way on that point?"
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2026
Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 7 October 2026
Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "This is a straightforward procedural motion concerning the Scottish parliamentary contributory pension fund…
Chamber meeting date: 7 October 2026
Stephen Kerr (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I support the motion, but I need to seek assurance from the minister…
Read all of Stephen Kerr's contributions in the Debating Chamber
Find out how Stephen Kerr has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01517.1
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 96 for, 13 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.3
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 35 for, 74 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 70 for, 37 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.5
Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 21 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Stephen Kerr has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01725
Motion ref. S7M-01724
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-04191 by Ruth Charteris on 22 October 2026 regarding the Code of Practice on the investigative functions as set out in section 57 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016, whether it will provide details regarding the established legal and procedural safeguards that are in…
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government following the answer to question S7W-04191 by Ruth Charteris on 22 October 2026, for what reason it considers that the absence of a published Code does not mean that investigative functions have operated without established legal and procedural safeguards."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-04191 by Ruth Charteris on 22 October 2026 regarding the Code of Practice on the investigative functions as set out in section 57 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016, for what reason (a) this work was not completed before the coronavirus pandemic and (b) work on…
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment has been made of the condition of ScotRail carriages."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there is a renovation plan for ScotRail trains."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government on what date the decision was taken to replace the additional £40 million ScotZEB2 funding with ScotZEB3, which minister authorised that decision, and what reasons were recorded for doing so."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commission an independent review of the decisions concerning ScotZEB2, ScotZEB3 and the Alexander Dennis furlough support scheme, including their combined impact on Scotland's manufacturing employment."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the conditions attached to the Alexander Dennis furlough support scheme, including any provisions governing changes to those conditions."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the age profile is of the ScotRail rolling stock."
Asked by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 5 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many bed bug infestations have been recorded on ScotRail trains in each of the last five years."