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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

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the First 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

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Minister 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 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.

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.

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.

University of Aberdeen (Proposed Strike Action)

Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "::I share the First Minister’s keenness for all parties to get round the table to resolve the dispute, so that the impact on students in Aberdeen is minimised…

University of Aberdeen (Proposed Strike Action)

Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "::I share the First Minister’s keenness for all parties to get round the table to resolve the dispute, so that the impact on students in Aberdeen is minimised…

University of Aberdeen (Proposed Strike Action)

Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "::I share the First Minister’s keenness for all parties to get round the table to resolve the dispute, so that the impact on students in Aberdeen is minimised…

University of Aberdeen (Proposed Strike Action)

Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "::I share the First Minister’s keenness for all parties to get round the table to resolve the dispute, so that the impact on students in Aberdeen is minimised…

University of Aberdeen (Proposed Strike Action)

Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "::I share the First Minister’s keenness for all parties to get round the table to resolve the dispute, so that the impact on students in Aberdeen is minimised…

Votes

How Kevin Stewart has voted in Parliament

Find out how Kevin Stewart has voted recently.

Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2026

Motion ref. S6M-20733

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Result 87 for, 0 against, 25 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Business Programme

Motion ref. S6M-20898.1

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Result 51 for, 66 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Business Programme

Motion ref. S6M-20898

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Result 92 for, 23 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-20860

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Result 66 for, 29 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 55 Amendment 67A

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Result 25 for, 82 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Kevin Stewart in Parliament

Find out what motions Kevin Stewart has submitted recently.

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-43764

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider having discussions with COSLA, local authorities and the third sector to promote the expansion of Housing First."

Question reference: S6W-43757

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government which third sector organisations are involved in supporting Housing First tenancies."

Question reference: S6W-43752

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many housing associations currently operate Housing First programmes."

Question reference: S6W-43751

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many Housing First tenancies exist in each local authority."

Question reference: S6W-43755

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many care experienced people currently have a Housing First tenancy."

Question reference: S6W-43754

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider expanding the Housing First programme to support people with mental health difficulties to attain and sustain tenancies."

Question reference: S6W-43753

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to expand Housing First tenancies in cooperation with partners."

Question reference: S6W-43760

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to increase the number of Housing First tenancies available to families with children in order to provide holistic support."

Question reference: S6W-43763

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider providing dedicated funding for the expansion of the Housing First programme."

Question reference: S6W-43761

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

Date lodged: 16 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether any local authorities deliver specialist Housing First programmes to provide tenancies for young people leaving care."