MSP for Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Renfrewshire South (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026
Scottish Government
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11 June 2025 to 20 May 2026
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08 May 2024 to 11 June 2025
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29 March 2023 to 08 May 2024
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20 May 2021 to 29 March 2023
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06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
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25 February 2020 to 04 May 2021
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19 April 2018 to 25 February 2020
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10 May 2017 to 13 December 2018
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08 June 2016 to 06 September 2018
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24 April 2018 to 28 June 2018
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01 September 2016 to 23 April 2018
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16 November 2017 to 19 April 2018
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14 June 2017 to 14 December 2017
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10 May 2017 to 21 November 2017
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08 June 2016 to 16 November 2017
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19 April 2017 to 10 May 2017
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19 April 2017 to 10 May 2017
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14 June 2016 to 31 August 2016
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Here is the register for Tom Arthur. The date of their initial statement was 07 June 2026.
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From 9 October to 13 October 2016 I was part of a cross party group delegation to Taiwan. The main purpose of this trip was to attend the National Day celebration, also to get to know Taiwan's political, economic, cultural, social developments, bilateral relations between Scotland and Taiwan, bilateral relations between Taiwan and China, and Taiwan's international participation. It was a comprehensive design aimed to let the MSPs know where Taiwan stands in East Asia and in the world, hoping that it could help to promote and strengthen the ties and exchanges between Scotland and Taiwan. During the trip we visited the capital city Taipei, in north Taiwan, as well as two other cities Taichung and Nantou, in central Taiwan. The cost of the trip was £6,000, which included round trip flights, meals, accommodation, transportation and tickets to cultural activities/official visits. All costs were met by the Taiwanese Government via their Representative in Scotland. The trip was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taipei Representative Office in the UK, 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE. I can confirm I received gifts of under £250 which were a miniature sculpture and a bottle of Taiwanese whiskey.
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I own a £1 share in Barrhead Housing Association.
I am a member of the Musicians Union.
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: 25 June 2026
The Minister for Business and Fair Work (Tom Arthur): "As the First Minister set out, the Scottish Government will invest in essential infrastructure across Scotland, including new train stations and ongoing electrification of our rail network…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2026
The Minister for Business and Fair Work (Tom Arthur): "First, I welcome colleagues across the chamber who join me in condemning the violence, xenophobia and racism that were experienced right here in the streets of our capital on Friday last week…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2026
The Minister for Business and Fair Work (Tom Arthur): "First, I welcome colleagues across the chamber who join me in condemning the violence, xenophobia and racism that were experienced right here in the streets of our capital on Friday last week…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2026
The Minister for Business and Fair Work (Tom Arthur): "First, I welcome colleagues across the chamber who join me in condemning the violence, xenophobia and racism that were experienced right here in the streets of our capital on Friday last week…
Chamber meeting date: 23 June 2026
The Minister for Business and Fair Work (Tom Arthur): "The early public consultation on strategic options for the M8 Woodside viaducts permanent works project concluded on 25 March 2026…
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Motion ref. S7M-00469
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 89 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.3
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: Kate Nevens
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 16 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.5
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.1
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.2
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 65 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2021
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 May 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legislative consent memorandums it anticipates lodging in the Parliament in relation to the legislative programme of the UK Government announced in The Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2021."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 24 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting mental health services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how its refreshed national digital strategy will enable Scotland's people and economy to flourish in an increasingly digital world."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2021
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the rateable value is at which businesses receive 100% small business bonus relief on non-domestic rates, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 8 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish details of its view regarding the UK Government’s activity in relation to devolution following Brexit."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2021
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 8 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the amount paid in income tax paid by people earning the UK median wage in each of the last two years, and how this compares with the rest of the UK."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2021
Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 2 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average household water bill is, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce health inequalities."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting rail services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 16 December 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that care home residents who are unable to go outside can still meet friends and family."