Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Shetland Islands (Constituency) 2019 - present day
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01 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
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31 August 2021 - 01 September 2021
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17 June 2021 - 31 August 2021
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06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021
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06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021
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08 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
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21 April 2020 - 04 May 2021
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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 Beatrice Wishart. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2021.
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[Ceased interest removed from entry: 1 March 2023]
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: 19 February 2026
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "The lack of provision in traditional building skills training in local colleges for young people in rural and island areas of Scotland creates an obstacle for those who are interested in a career in the sector…
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2026
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "The lack of provision in traditional building skills training in local colleges for young people in rural and island areas of Scotland creates an obstacle for those who are interested in a career in the sector…
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2026
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "The lack of provision in traditional building skills training in local colleges for young people in rural and island areas of Scotland creates an obstacle for those who are interested in a career in the sector…
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2026
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Likewise, my app would not work. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2026
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "The lack of provision in traditional building skills training in local colleges for young people in rural and island areas of Scotland creates an obstacle for those who are interested in a career in the sector…
Find out how Beatrice Wishart has voted recently.
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
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 55 Amendment 64
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Result 25 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 55 Amendment 65
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Result 24 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Beatrice Wishart has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the introduction of an annual gynaecological check-up entitlement to improve early detection of gynaecological cancers and conditions."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is offered to ovarian cancer patients who have to travel to England for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgery."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the establishment of a national screening programme for ovarian and other gynaecological cancers."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will fund the removal of seasonal and peak fares on the Northern Isles Ferry Service (NIFS) between 24 and 31 March 2026, ahead of the £1.8 million secured for the 2026-27 budget."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding for Shetland it (a) has provided in each financial year since 2023-24, including 2025-26 to date, and (b) plans to provide in 2026-27 (i) for healthcare provision, (ii) for a new hospital to replace the Gilbert Bain Hospital and (iii) directly to NHS Shetland."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it provides to support gynaecological cancer research."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what work is being done to make hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgery for ovarian cancer available in Scotland."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Royal Mail regarding the reported operational pressures it faces and the possibility of late or non-delivery of election material, including postal ballots, which could compromise the democratic process ahead of the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election period."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how ovarian cancer patients in Scotland can access hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgery."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 19 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Royal Mail in relation to issues around recruitment and retention of staff in Scotland and their impact on postal deliveries."
See all of Beatrice Wishart's questions submitted in Parliament