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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Sue Webber

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Lothian (Region) 2021 - present day

About Sue Webber

Contact details

Contact online

Website: suewebber.uk

X (previously known as Twitter): @suejwebber

Facebook: Sue's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5948
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Sue is a member of 8 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women's Health

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Sue does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Sue has 1 party role

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Sue has had 13 previous roles

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

08 September 2022 - 06 November 2024

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2022 - 10 October 2024

Education Children and Young People Committee

Convener

24 May 2022 - 10 October 2024

conveners group

Member

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Drugs Policy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Mental Wellbeing

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

22 September 2021 - 22 June 2022

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

25 May 2022 - 31 May 2022

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

23 September 2021 - 25 May 2022

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

16 September 2021 - 20 May 2022

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

16 September 2021 - 20 May 2022

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Women's Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

16 September 2021 - 20 May 2022

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Sport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 - 23 September 2021

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

08 September 2021 - 22 September 2021

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Sue'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 Sue Webber. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Until May 2022 I was a local authority councillor with the City of Edinburgh Council (of City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spent approximately 21 hours a week on this role. I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum, which included the use of a laptop, mobile phone and iPad. My salary was donated via the Give as You Earn Scheme directly through HR Payroll. I received the final payment in May 2022. [Amended interest 22 February 2023]

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 17 February 2023]

Voluntary

I am a Board Member/Trustee of Pentlands Community Space. [Amended 22 February 2023]

I am a Board Member of Wester Hailes Land and Property Trust. [Amended 22 February 2023]

On 24 February 2024 I attended the Scotland v England Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield as a guest of BT. The total value of the ticket and hospitality was £250. [Registered 26 February 2024]

On 5 August 2023 I and two guests attended the Scotland v France rugby international at Murrayfield as guests of TikTok UK (of 4 Lindsey St, Barbican, London EC1A 9HP). The total value of the 3 tickets was approximately £180. [Registered 30 November 2023]

Recent Activity

What was said

What Sue Webber 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: 28 May 2025

Long-term Conditions Framework

5. Sue Webber (Lothian) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with cardiology patients, clinicians and other relevant stakeholders as part of the development of the recently published long-term conditions framework consultation. (S6O-04716)"

Chamber meeting date: 22 May 2025

Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services

1. Sue Webber (Lothian) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it decided to make a direct award of the Clyde and Hebrides ferry services contract to CalMac. (S6O-04696)"

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 22 May 2025

Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 1

Sue Webber (Lothian) (Con): "I know that we have covered a bit of this in some of the discussion already. You have spoken about how the recall process works in other countries…

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 15 May 2025

Committee Effectiveness Inquiry

Sue Webber (Lothian) (Con): "Yes, I want to ask about culture. A lot of stuff has been covered, so I will not dwell on those aspects…

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2025

Shoplifting

2. Sue Webber (Lothian) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that shoplifting crimes have increased by 89 per cent since 2020. (S6O-04649)"

Votes

How Sue Webber has voted in Parliament

Find out how Sue Webber has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-17785

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 2, 2025

Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-17785.2

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Result 55 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-17785.3

Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Result 28 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-17670.2

Addressing the Inadequate Provision for Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Result 49 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-17670

Addressing the Inadequate Provision for Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Result 96 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Sue Webber has asked

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

Question ref. S6W-38406

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its announcement on 30 May 2025 regarding the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund, which local authorities received funding, and how much each received."

Answer expected on 20 June 2025

Question ref. S6O-04781

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the allocation of any additional funding to meet the cost increases for MV Glen Rosa that were recently announced by Ferguson Marine."

Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2025

Question ref. S6W-37747

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government when it was first informed that the MV Glen Rosa would be delayed until Q2 2026."

Answered by Kate Forbes on 2 June 2025

Question ref. S6W-37749

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to the urgent question by Kate Forbes on 14 May 2025, when it established the small review team to have oversight on the completion of the MV Glen Rosa."

Answered by Kate Forbes on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37750

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to the urgent question by Kate Forbes on 14 May 2025, whether it will provide an outline of the work of the small review team that will now meet weekly to discuss the completion of the MV Glen Rosa."

Answered by Kate Forbes on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6W-37748

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government which budget the additional funds, which Ferguson Marine has reportedly requested to complete the MV Glen Rosa by Q2 2026, will be drawn from."

Answered by Kate Forbes on 29 May 2025

Question ref. S6O-04716

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with cardiology patients, clinicians and other relevant stakeholders as part of the development of the recently published Long Term Conditions Framework consultation."

Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2025

Question ref. S6O-04696

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it decided to make a direct award of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract to CalMac."

Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2025

Question ref. S6O-04649

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 7 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that shoplifting crimes have increased by 89% since 2020."

Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025

Question ref. S6O-04623

Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 April 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve performance and close any treatment gap for prostate cancer, in light of reports that a lower proportion of patients in Scotland are treated within the 62-day target, at 49%, compared with higher rates reported in England."

Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025

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