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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 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.

Prison Population

Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary has outlined the actions that have been taken to reduce the prison population over the past few years. Has she been able to assess the impact on the prison population…

Prison Population

Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary has outlined the actions that have been taken to reduce the prison population over the past few years. Has she been able to assess the impact on the prison population…

Poverty and Social Exclusion (Support for Projects in North East Scotland)

Chamber meeting date: 29 January 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "It is great that so many organisations and communities across Scotland have benefited from the investing in communities fund, including the Foyer, CFINE and SHMU in Aberdeen. Does the minister recognise the importance of the fund…

Poverty and Social Exclusion (Support for Projects in North East Scotland)

Chamber meeting date: 29 January 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "It is great that so many organisations and communities across Scotland have benefited from the investing in communities fund, including the Foyer, CFINE and SHMU in Aberdeen. Does the minister recognise the importance of the fund…

Energy Profits Levy (Effects on Energy Sector)

Chamber meeting date: 29 January 2026

Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP): "The shadow of the United Kingdom energy profits levy looms large over my area…

Votes

How Kevin Stewart has voted in Parliament

Find out how Kevin Stewart has voted recently.

Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises

Motion ref. S6M-20654.1

Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Supported by: Mark Griffin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Result 23 for, 94 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises

Motion ref. S6M-20654

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 2, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Result 59 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Approval of SI

Motion ref. S6M-20670

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Result 93 for, 3 against, 17 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Saving Scottish Hospitality

Motion ref. S6M-20653

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 2, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Result 59 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises

Motion ref. S6M-20654.2

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Result 59 for, 51 against, 8 abstained, 11 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

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: S6O-05504

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

Date lodged: 4 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to boost the economy of Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland."

Question reference: S6W-43524

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

Date lodged: 3 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 17 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service are currently examining any files relating to Jeffrey Epstein to determine whether any criminality took place in Scotland."

Question reference: S6W-43512

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

Date lodged: 2 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update to the Parliament on its commitment to dual the A96, and what the investment in the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 and the Capital Spending Review will deliver for the people of the north and north east."

Question reference: S6W-43258

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

Date lodged: 22 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has relayed reported concerns to the UK Government about the timing mismatch of the proposed electricity transmission charge reform in 2029 and the next Contract for Difference round, which might take place in 2026."

Question reference: S6W-43257

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

Date lodged: 22 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has asked the UK Government to fast-track the reform of the electricity transmission charges regime."

Question reference: S6W-43256

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

Date lodged: 22 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 3 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the rising cost of electricity transmission charges, in light of reported concerns that these are undermining the economics of offshore wind projects."

Question reference: S6W-43444

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

Date lodged: 29 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 12 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many DFN Project Search internship places are available for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism, broken down by local authority area."

Question reference: S6W-43445

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

Date lodged: 29 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 12 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider resourcing an expansion of DFN Project Search internship places in Scotland."

Question reference: S6W-43446

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

Date lodged: 29 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 12 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider encouraging businesses and public bodies to take part in DFN Project Search internship schemes."

Question reference: S6W-43405

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

Date lodged: 28 January 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43030 by Tom Arthur on 27 January 2026, whether ministers will consider collecting data on the implementation of the pathway for eating disorders and autism developed from clinical experience (PEACE)."

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