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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Liam Kerr

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for North East Scotland (Region)

About Liam Kerr

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @LiamKerrMSP

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6973
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to present

Committees

Liam Kerr is a member of 2 committees

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Substitute Member

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Liam Kerr is a member of 2 cross-party groups

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

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Liam Kerr does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Liam Kerr has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Energy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Liam Kerr has had the following roles in Parliament

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

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

30 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Criminal Justice Committee

Deputy Convener

10 October 2024 to 30 October 2024

Criminal Justice Committee

Member

29 June 2023 to 10 October 2024

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024

Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024

Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 to 29 June 2023

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Member

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Energy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Net Zero

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2017 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2017 to 04 May 2021

Justice Committee

Member

24 November 2016 to 20 August 2020

Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee

Deputy Convener

25 February 2020 to 20 August 2020

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2019 to 11 August 2020

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

18 January 2017 to 29 June 2017

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 June 2016 to 18 January 2017

Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Member

29 September 2016 to 24 November 2016

Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee

Member

08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

Public Audit Committee

Member

Register of interests

Liam Kerr'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 Liam Kerr. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

I am a director and employee of Trinity Kerr Limited, (a provider of legal services, c/o Infinity Partnership, Aberdeen). From May 2016 until July 2016 I received a gross salary of between £1,001 and £2,000. From July 2016 I have received no salary from this company.

I expect to receive dividends from Trinity Kerr Limited of between £500 and £2,000 per annum.

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

I hold ordinary shares in Trinity Kerr Limited, a provider of legal services, representing 100% of the issued share capital.

Voluntary

I am a member of the RNLI.

I am registered with the Law Society of Scotland.

I am a supporter of the following charities: ActionAid; The SOKO Fund; Lendwithcare.

I own a small number of shares in Aberdeen Community Energy, a community group which has installed a community hydro-electric turbine in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. I do not consider these shares to be above the threshold for registration.

I am registered with the Law Society of England and Wales.

I am a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

I am a member of the Royal Yachting Association.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Liam Kerr 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.

Nationalised Rail Services (Performance)

Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2026

7. Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the performance of rail services that have been nationalised since 2022. (S7O-00489)"

United Kingdom Budget (Implications for the Scottish Budget)

Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 11 November 2026

Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Callum Bridge-Adams, you talked in your remarks to Pauline Stafford about oil and gas, so I would like to explore that quickly. The OBR forecasts that UK oil and gas production will decline by around 10 per cent a year to 2031…

Energy Infrastructure (Planning)

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026

Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "When building new energy infrastructure in Scotland is in conflict with reducing energy bills, which is the Scottish Government’s priority: the infrastructure or lower energy bills?"

Proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund

Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026

Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Given that, as the cabinet secretary acknowledged, most of the ScotWind money has been committed or allocated, what will the Government actually put in as the fund’s initial endowment, what recurring revenue stream will replenish it and what proportion of future seabed rental income will be ring fenced so that it cannot be raided to balance the…

Classroom Violence

Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026

2. Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of increasing classroom violence against teachers, staff and pupils in Scotland’s schools. (S7O-00438)"

Votes

How Liam Kerr has voted in Parliament

Find out how Liam Kerr has voted recently.

Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Commonwealth Citizens) Bill

Motion ref. S7M-01988

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Supported by: Stephen Gethins, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 12, 2026

Result 73 for, 38 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01962

Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01962.2

Submitted by: David Green, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Result 9 for, 109 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01962.5

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Result 48 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01962.4

Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Result 78 for, 39 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Liam Kerr has asked

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

Question reference: S7W-04788

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 4 November 2026

Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 12 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding how the Access to Banking Services Review takes account of rural communities that rely on banking services in neighbouring towns, including the impact of public transport accessibility and journey times."

Question reference: S7W-04787

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 4 November 2026

Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 12 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it submitted evidence to the Treasury's independent Access to Banking Services Review and, if so, whether it will publish a copy of its submission."

Question reference: S7W-04967

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 10 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of ambulance turnaround times at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary during 2026, including the impact of any prolonged turnarounds on emergency ambulance availability across NHS Grampian."

Question reference: S7W-04969

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 10 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what specific action it has taken since 1 September 2026 to support NHS Grampian in reducing ambulance handover delays at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary."

Question reference: S7W-04968

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 10 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what monthly ambulance handover performance targets have been agreed with NHS Grampian as part of its Stage 4 improvement arrangements for 2026-27, and what progress has been made towards meeting those targets."

Question reference: S7W-04970

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 10 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 24 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what ambulance handover performance criteria NHS Grampian must meet before it can be considered for de-escalation from Stage 4 to Stage 3 of the NHS Scotland National Performance Framework."

Question reference: S7W-04623

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 29 October 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 10 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reasons for the contraction in monthly GDP estimates in July and August 2026, and what actions it is taking in response."

Question reference: S7W-04392

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 21 October 2026

Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 10 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it remains its policy that there should be a presumption against new exploration for oil and gas, as set out in its Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan and, if not, (a) when and (b) for what reason that policy was changed."

Question reference: S7W-04910

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 23 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund, (a) what recurring revenue streams it plans to use to replenish its proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund, (b) what proportion of future seabed rental income it plans to ring-fence for the fund, and (c) when these funding arrangements will be confirmed."

Question reference: S7W-04909

Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 November 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 23 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund, (a) how much it plans to allocate to the fund as an initial endowment, (b) whether any ScotWind revenues will be used for this purpose, and, if so, what (i) proportion and (ii) amount, and (c) when a final decision will be made."