MSP for Edinburgh North Western (Constituency)
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Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Edinburgh North Western (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Former MSP for Edinburgh Western (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026
Substitute Member
Substitute Member
Deputy Convener
Deputy Convener
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
20 August 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
27 August 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
27 August 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
27 August 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
05 February 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
06 October 2021 to 10 February 2026
Substitute Member
06 May 2021 to 27 August 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
29 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
29 September 2016 to 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
08 November 2016 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 February 2019 to 04 May 2021
Member
16 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
Deputy Convener
08 June 2016 to 16 June 2016
Member
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 Alex Cole-Hamilton. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
On 12 September 2023, I attended Hampden Park Stadium for the Scotland vs England friendly match as a guest of Channel 4 Television Corporation (a broadcasting company of 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX). The ticket and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £478.
On 26 August 2022, my wife and I were guests of the RAF at a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Limited, 1-3 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB). The estimated value of the hospitality received was £773.
On 9 August 2023, I was a guest of the RAF (25 Learmouth Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 1NZ) at a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality received was £475.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
Until 29 August 2022, I sublet part of my own property in Edinburgh through online holiday website Airbnb. This yielded a gross annual income of between £5,001 and £10,000. Between 29 August 2022 and 4 May 2023, I used this part of my property to accommodate a person under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, for which I received £350 a month as a "thank you" payment. Since the departure of my Ukrainian guest on 4 May 2023, I have relisted this part of my property on Airbnb and it will yield a gross annual income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
On 5 February 2022, I was a guest of Scottish Rugby to the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield. They provided hospitality and two match tickets to myself and my guest, followed by dinner afterwards. The SRU have stated that the estimated value was £1,000 per person. I do not consider that this meets the prejudice test.
On 22 August 2024, a family member and I were guests of the Royal Navy for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then transported by coach to the Royal Military Tattoo. The combined value of the hospitality was £1,520.
I was formerly a Convener and Director of Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights).
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: 1 October 2026
5. Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh North Western) (LD): "In 2020, the Government made a promise to Scotland’s care-experienced children and young people that they would grow up loved, safe and respected, because, without love, what hope does a child have…
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2026
Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh North Western) (LD): "Theatrics aside, in 2021, this Government recognised the urgent need for reform of Scotland’s law officers. We do not need another review to tell us that. The solutions are staring us in the face…
Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2026
5. Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh North Western) (LD): "I congratulate Michael Marra on his election to the leadership of the Scottish Labour Party and, given the subject matter of his first question today, I pay tribute to the tireless work that he has done on drug mortality…
Chamber meeting date: 17 September 2026
5. Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh North Western) (LD): "As other members have done, I, too, extend the heartfelt condolences of the Scottish Liberal Democrats to the Labour Party, the family of Cathie Craigie and everybody who loved her. She was a towering force in our politics and she will be much missed…
Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2026
Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh North Western) (LD): "I extend the good wishes of the Scottish Liberal Democrats to Scotland’s Jewish communities on this most auspicious of holidays.When it comes to education, we cannot ignore international assessments…
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Motion ref. S7M-01377
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Result 69 for, 34 against, 15 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01377.3
Submitted by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Result 104 for, 5 against, 10 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01377.4
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Supported by: Hannah Mary Goodlad, Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Result 53 for, 51 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01376
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Result 78 for, 41 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01376.4
Submitted by: Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, Edinburgh Northern, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Result 8 for, 94 against, 16 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Find out what motions Alex Cole-Hamilton has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to ensure consistent access to NHS prescribing and shared care for people with an appropriate private ADHD diagnosis, regardless of where they live in Scotland, while maintaining the necessary clinical safeguards."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to any additional funding and specific timescales for reducing ADHD assessment and treatment waiting times across Scotland, and, if so, how much funding it will provide, what the timescale will be and what support will be available to people while they wait."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 October 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 18 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish a costed delivery plan and timetable for extending funded early learning and childcare (ELC) to children under three."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 15 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of reports that NHS Lothian is unable to offer mammogram appointments in Edinburgh, and how it is working with NHS Lothian to ensure that local appointments for breast screening services can be offered to women in Edinburgh who require one."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 15 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it can provide regarding when local authorities and community groups will be able to access the recently announced Flood Resilience Fund."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what resources, in addition to the advice available through the Parent Club platform, it is developing to provide parents and caregivers with clear and comprehensive guidance on managing screen time, device exposure and AI-driven tools for children under five in the home environment."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce national guidance on screen time for children under five, including specific limits, similar to the guidance introduced in England."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have applied to the Scottish Welfare Fund for a crisis grant in each of the last three years."
Asked by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for a crisis grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund were declined in each of the last three years."
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