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MSP for Lothian (Region) 2025 - present day
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Lothian (Region) 2016 - 2025
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08 October 2024 - 22 August 2025
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21 May 2021 - 08 October 2024
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28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
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28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
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25 May 2022 - 21 March 2024
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21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
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08 September 2021 - 25 May 2022
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11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
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11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
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20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
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29 June 2017 - 04 May 2021
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18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
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18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
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18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
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10 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
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28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
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29 September 2016 - 29 June 2017
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26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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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 Jeremy Balfour. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2021.
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From 9 t o 13 October 2017, I participated in a cross-party visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan), at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh Office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade and cultural organisations. The cost of the visit was £3,900 for return flights, and the hotel and ancillary expenses was £2,600. All costs were met by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan).
From 4 July to 8 July 2022 I visited Munich and Berlin, Germany, as part of a cross-Party delegation from the Scottish Parliament, meeting Parliamentarians, public officials and business representatives, as a guest of the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation, meals and translation services amounted to £1460 and were paid by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (a political research foundation of Munich, Germany). [Registered 1 August 2022]
From 20 to 30 August 2018 I was part of a Tearfund delegation travelling to Rwanda to learn how projects in relation to genocide reconciliation and new business projects are transforming lives. The costs of the visit amounted to £1,700 and were met by Tearfund Scotland (a Christian charity of 29 Canal St, Glasgow G4 0AD).
From 21 to 23 August 2019 I travelled to Stockholm on a fact finding visit. The costs of the visit, for flights, were £223.38 and were met by UK Feminista (a charitable organisation which promotes equality between men and women of Omnibus Business Centre, North Road, London, N7 9DP).
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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: 4 December 2025
Jeremy Balfour (Lothian) (Ind): "Will non-residential social care charges be abolished by the Scottish Government before the end of the current parliamentary session, as was promised in the First Minister’s party’s 2021 manifesto?"
Chamber meeting date: 2 December 2025
Jeremy Balfour (Lothian) (Ind): "Like others, I congratulate Pam Duncan-Glancy on securing the debate. I also thank her for highlighting the summit that will take place in February…
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 2 December 2025
Jeremy Balfour (Lothian) (Ind): "Good morning, minister, and thank you again for coming…
Chamber meeting date: 27 November 2025
Jeremy Balfour (Lothian) (Ind): "I lodged amendment 1 only at stage 3 because, I must confess, I thought that another member would have lodged it at stage 2. I apologise to the minister for the lateness of its lodging…
Social Justice and Social Security Committee meeting date: 27 November 2025
Jeremy Balfour (Lothian) (Ind): "Good morning, and thank you for your report and for coming to the meeting. Your report says that there is a risk of disengagement and of damaged trust if people do not see their feedback leading to change…
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Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Result 50 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, December 1, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Result 95 for, 27 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Result 68 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Supported by: Angela Constance
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Result 67 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, December 1, 2025
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Result 67 for, 51 against, 5 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
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: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 8 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will implement the recommendation of the independent review of Adult Disability Payment to give consideration to granting automatic entitlement to Adult Disability Payment when a person satisfies certain conditions or is in receipt of other forms of assistance without having to satisfy the qualifying…
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 8 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the release of the 2024 Scottish Cancer Patient Experience Survey (SCPES) results and the survey having not run in 2021 as expected, (a) when the next CPES will be conducted, and (b) what steps are being taken to ensure that the SCPES data is available by more distinct age ranges, specifically for people…
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 8 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will use any learnings from the independent review of Adult Disability Payment and apply them, as appropriate, to Child Disability Payment."
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 8 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of healthcare visits, including GP visits, children and young people under the age of 25 are making before they receive a cancer diagnosis compared to older adults, and what action is being taken to reduce diagnostic delays for this age group."
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 8 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards ensuring that the experiences of children and young people under the age of 16 with cancer are captured, for example through the implementation of a dedicated under-16 Scottish Cancer Patient Experience Survey."
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the decision by the Motability scheme to end the availability of "premium" vehicles, such as BMW and Mercedes cars, for purchase through the scheme will apply in Scotland."
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 30 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 15 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the UK Government has indicated, as a response to the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care regarding the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, whether it agrees with the Scottish Government position that the Bill is outside the legislative competence of the…
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 30 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 15 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has sought legal advice from the Lord Advocate regarding the legislative competence of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill."
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 15 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the park being managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and regulated under the Holyrood Park Regulations 1971, what discussions it has had, or plans to have, with HES regarding by what date Duddingston Low Road in Holyrood Park can be fully re-opened; what work is required to allow it to do so; how…
Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Independent
Date lodged: 22 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 1 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to expand access to specialist migraine care through community and primary care services."
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