MSP for Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill (Constituency)
Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill (Constituency)
08 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region)
03 May 2007 to 23 Mar 2016
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
09 November 2023 to 08 April 2026
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07 September 2023 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
06 March 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
29 June 2023 to 07 September 2023
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22 June 2021 to 29 June 2023
Deputy Convener
18 April 2023 to 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 29 June 2023
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17 June 2021 to 22 June 2021
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13 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Convener
07 September 2016 to 04 May 2021
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13 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 to 13 September 2018
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15 June 2016 to 06 September 2018
Convener
15 June 2016 to 06 September 2018
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08 June 2016 to 15 June 2016
Member
09 January 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
01 March 2016 to 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
08 January 2015 to 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
25 February 2016 to 01 March 2016
Member
15 June 2011 to 21 January 2016
Deputy Convener
05 June 2014 to 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
03 April 2014 to 05 June 2014
Substitute Member
10 January 2013 to 08 May 2014
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25 October 2012 to 10 January 2013
Substitute Member
04 September 2012 to 10 January 2013
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01 June 2011 to 27 June 2012
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01 June 2011 to 15 June 2011
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27 March 2008 to 22 March 2011
Scottish Government
26 May 2010 to 22 March 2011
Deputy Convener
16 November 2010 to 22 March 2011
Deputy Convener
13 November 2008 to 16 November 2010
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13 June 2007 to 26 May 2010
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26 June 2008 to 12 November 2008
Substitute Member
14 June 2007 to 28 September 2007
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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 March 2026
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "For the past five years, I have been working with clinicians and impacted families who have campaigned to get Scotland’s national health service to add spinal muscular atrophy to a range of conditions that newborn babies are screened for as part of the heel prick testing programme. Indeed, I have raised the issue directly with the First Minister in…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "For the past five years, I have been working with clinicians and impacted families who have campaigned to get Scotland’s national health service to add spinal muscular atrophy to a range of conditions that newborn babies are screened for as part of the heel prick testing programme. Indeed, I have raised the issue directly with the First Minister in…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "For the past five years, I have been working with clinicians and impacted families who have campaigned to get Scotland’s national health service to add spinal muscular atrophy to a range of conditions that newborn babies are screened for as part of the heel prick testing programme. Indeed, I have raised the issue directly with the First Minister in…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "For the past five years, I have been working with clinicians and impacted families who have campaigned to get Scotland’s national health service to add spinal muscular atrophy to a range of conditions that newborn babies are screened for as part of the heel prick testing programme. Indeed, I have raised the issue directly with the First Minister in…
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "For the past five years, I have been working with clinicians and impacted families who have campaigned to get Scotland’s national health service to add spinal muscular atrophy to a range of conditions that newborn babies are screened for as part of the heel prick testing programme. Indeed, I have raised the issue directly with the First Minister in…
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Motion ref. S6M-21104
Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21103
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21168
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21120
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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Motion ref. S6M-19438
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has paid to the agricultural sector in direct support payments over the course of the current parliamentary session."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the National Theatre of Scotland as it marks its 20th anniversary."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it and its partner agencies promote and raise awareness of the need for responsible outdoor access and dog walking to reduce any instances of livestock worrying and damage."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent fares freeze announcement, what measures are being taken by ScotRail to reduce fare evasion."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding its plans to deliver a franchising framework assessment to support the potential introduction of local franchising, as required under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on ScotRail fares for 2026."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the support provided through Discretionary Housing Payments for households in the private rented sector that rely on Local Housing Allowance to pay their rents but face a shortfall due to LHA rates."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the total cost of mitigating any impact in Scotland of UK Government policy decisions since 2007-08, also broken down by the amount spent in (a) each of the last five years and (b) since April 2025."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the Heat in Buildings Bill consultation."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 22 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what new action it will take to address the housing emergency in Scotland."