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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Kevin Stewart

Scottish National Party

MSP for Aberdeen Central (Constituency) 2011 - present day

About Kevin Stewart

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @kevinstewartsnp

Facebook: Kevin's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 01224 624719
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Suite L1, Woodburn House
4/5 Golden Square
Aberdeen
AB10 1RD

Phone: 01224 624 719
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Kevin is a member of 1 cross-party group

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Kevin does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Kevin does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Kevin has had 16 previous roles

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

18 June 2024 - 13 November 2024

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

06 March 2024 - 26 June 2024

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 - 05 March 2024

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Substitute Member

29 March 2023 - 06 June 2023

Minister for Transport

Scottish Government

19 May 2021 - 29 March 2023

Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care

Scottish Government

26 June 2018 - 19 May 2021

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning

Scottish Government

19 May 2016 - 26 June 2018

Minister for Local Government and Housing

Scottish Government

26 September 2012 - 23 March 2016

conveners group

Member

09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheFirst Minister

Scottish Government

26 September 2012 - 23 March 2016

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Convener

13 March 2013 - 23 March 2016

Justice SubCommittee on Policing

Member

25 January 2012 - 23 March 2016

Welfare Reform Committee

Member

23 February 2012 - 01 October 2012

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheMinister for Youth Employment

Scottish Government

15 June 2011 - 26 September 2012

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Deputy Convener

23 June 2011 - 23 February 2012

Public Petitions Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

Register of interests

Kevin'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 Kevin Stewart. The date of their initial statement was 14 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I am a member of the St Machar Credit Union.

I am a Burgess of Guild of the Burgh of Aberdeen.

I am a member of Unison.

I am a member of the Scottish National Party.

I am a member of the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

I am a member of Parliamentarians for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Kevin Stewart 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: 13 January 2026

Budget 2026-27

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "Tuition fees have gone up in England and Wales under Labour but, in Scotland, the SNP has protected free tuition for our students. We believe that universities should be based on the ability to learn, not on the ability to pay…

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 6 January 2026

Draft Climate Change Plan

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "My question is on a different point. A number of comments have been made about habit. During the course of our scrutiny of the draft climate change plan, I have said a number of times that it is all a question of delivery…

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 17 December 2025

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "Good morning. I have some questions about acquisition and transfer. First, however, I want to clarify something…

Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2025

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "I have some sympathy for Mr Balfour’s amendment, because I have been a great advocate—as he has—for changing places toilets…

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 16 December 2025

Draft Climate Change Plan

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "We live in a world in which anti-climate change rhetoric is growing. Jess Pepper said earlier that she sees energy and excitement about change from people, but I do not see that, I have to say…

Votes

How Kevin Stewart has voted in Parliament

Find out how Kevin Stewart has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-20416

Suspension of Standing Orders

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Result 87 for, 1 against, 25 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20285

Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026

Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20295

Stopping the Scottish Government’s Business Tax Increases

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20294

Lowering Bills for Scotland’s Workers

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Result 81 for, 29 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20295.1

Stopping the Scottish Government’s Business Tax Increases

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Kevin Stewart has asked

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

Question reference: S6W-42990

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many nurses are currently employed by NHS Scotland, and how this compares to 2006-07."

Question reference: S6W-42992

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many dentists are currently employed by NHS Scotland, and how this compares to 2006-07."

Question reference: S6W-42991

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 13 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many doctors are currently employed by NHS Scotland, and how this compares to 2006-07."

Question reference: S6W-42958

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made to improve information sharing between public services to ensure the right outcomes for those with eating disorders."

Question reference: S6W-42961

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving services for those people with eating disorders with co-occurring considerations and/or comorbidities."

Question reference: S6W-42948

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that teachers and school staff have a greater understanding of eating disorders."

Question reference: S6W-42946

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that GPs and primary care staff have a greater understanding of eating disorders."

Question reference: S6W-42956

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to enhance patient safety protocols for those with eating disorders."

Question reference: S6W-42949

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that social workers and social care staff have a greater understanding of eating disorders."

Question reference: S6W-42947

Asked by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that hospital doctors and nursing staff have a greater understanding of eating disorders."

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