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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Keith Brown

Scottish National Party

MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane (Constituency)

About Keith Brown

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

Phone: 01259 219333
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Office 2.5
The E-Centre
Cooperage Way
Alloa
FK10 3LP

Phone: 01259 219333
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to present

Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Ochil (Constituency)
03 May 2007 to 22 Mar 2011

Committees

Keith Brown is a member of 1 committee

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Keith Brown is a member of 2 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ukraine

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Keith Brown has 1 parliamentary and government role

Congress Of Local And Regional Authorities Of The Council Of Europe

Member

Party Roles

Keith Brown has 1 party role

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

Previous roles

Keith Brown has had the following roles in Parliament

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

08 June 2018 to 08 April 2026

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

10 September 2025 to 08 April 2026

Public Audit Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 to 08 April 2026

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

20 September 2023 to 08 April 2026

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe

Member

22 January 2025 to 02 April 2025

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

17 May 2023 to 14 June 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

03 May 2023 to 17 May 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Substitute Member

26 May 2021 to 29 March 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans

Scottish Government

01 September 2020 to 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

13 December 2018 to 04 May 2021

Social Security Committee

Member

06 September 2018 to 13 December 2018

Health and Sport Committee

Member

18 May 2016 to 26 June 2018

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work

Scottish Government

25 November 2014 to 18 May 2016

Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities

Scottish Government

05 September 2012 to 25 November 2014

Minister for Transport and Veterans

Scottish Government

25 May 2011 to 04 September 2012

Minister for Housing and Transport

Scottish Government

12 December 2010 to 25 May 2011

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure

Scottish Government

18 January 2010 to 12 December 2010

Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

12 February 2009 to 18 January 2010

Minister for Schools and Skills

Scottish Government

13 November 2008 to 16 February 2009

European and External Relations Committee

Member

27 March 2008 to 12 February 2009

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Office of the First Minister

Scottish Government

03 December 2008 to 22 January 2009

Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Bill Committee

Convener

13 November 2008 to 03 December 2008

Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Bill Committee

Member

14 June 2007 to 12 November 2008

European and External Relations Committee

Substitute Member

02 October 2007 to 12 November 2008

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Convener

02 October 2007 to 12 November 2008

Conveners Group

Member

28 September 2007 to 02 October 2007

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

26 June 2007 to 28 September 2007

Procedures Committee

Convener

19 June 2007 to 28 September 2007

Standards and Public Appointments Committee

Convener

19 June 2007 to 28 September 2007

Conveners Group

Member

13 June 2007 to 26 June 2007

Procedures Committee

Member

13 June 2007 to 19 June 2007

Standards and Public Appointments Committee

Member

Register of interests

Keith Brown'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 Keith Brown. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2026.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests.

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

I am part-owner of a flat in East Lothian. I own a one sixth share of the property which has a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000. I do not receive any rental income from the property.

I own a house in Clackmannanshire with a market value of between £300,001 to £400,000. I receive a gross rental income of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

No registrable interests.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Keith Brown 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.

Armed Forces Community (Remembrance)

Chamber meeting date: 12 November 2026

Keith Brown (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP): "I did not intend to speak this year—this is the first time in about 15 years that I have not made a speech in these debates, so I thank Lloyd Melville for taking this intervention…

Indefinite Leave to Remain

Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2026

Keith Brown (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP): "The talk of strangers reminds me that there is nothing stranger than the Reform party…

BBC and Public Service Broadcasting

Chamber meeting date: 10 November 2026

Keith Brown (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP): "I thank all my SNP colleagues, because it has been heartening to see so many SNP colleagues wanting to speak in the debate…

Broadcasting and News

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 10 November 2026

Keith Brown (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP): "Jenny Young and I were recently on the BBC “Debate Night” programme, and perhaps the best question of the night was from somebody who asked in whose interest it is that the BBC fails or declines…

Fishing Industry

Chamber meeting date: 7 October 2026

Keith Brown (Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) (SNP): "I will try to help the member to get to her nine-minute target…

Votes

How Keith Brown has voted in Parliament

Find out how Keith Brown has voted recently.

Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Commonwealth Citizens) Bill

Motion ref. S7M-01988

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Supported by: Stephen Gethins, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 12, 2026

Result 73 for, 38 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Improving Attainment, Tackling Inequality and Strengthening National Standards

Motion ref. S7M-01963

Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Supported by: Jenny Young
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Result 69 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Improving Attainment, Tackling Inequality and Strengthening National Standards

Motion ref. S7M-01963.1

Submitted by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Result 95 for, 22 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Improving Attainment, Tackling Inequality and Strengthening National Standards

Motion ref. S7M-01963.3

Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Result 67 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Motion ref. S7M-01962

Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Keith Brown has asked

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

Question reference: S7O-00557

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 November 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, in light of the delays reportedly experienced by MSPs during the previous parliamentary session, what action it has taken to increase the capacity of services, including legal services, which support MSPs to progress Members' Bills."

Question reference: S7W-04791

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 4 November 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 12 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding implementation of the Emergency Services Network (ESN), which is expected to replace the existing Airwave communications system, and whether it will provide an update on (a) the anticipated timetable for implementation in Scotland, (b) expenditure incurred by it to date and (c)…

Question reference: S7O-00292

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 17 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jackie Dunbar (on behalf of the SPCB) on 24 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what assessment and engagement with building users informed its decision to introduce facial template authentication for passholders on the parliamentary estate, whether it is aware of similar technology being used in any other UK parliament and whether it will consult with MSPs further before…

Question reference: S7W-03257

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 14 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 14 September 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the Welsh Government."

Question reference: S7W-02738

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 27 August 2026

Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 28 August 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in publishing a draft referendum Bill."

Question reference: S7W-01944

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 22 July 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 23 July 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent summit meeting of the British-Irish Council in Guernsey."

Question reference: S6O-05685

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported decision by Forth Valley College to retain its Alloa Campus for 2026-27, what engagement it will have with the College and the Scottish Funding Council to ensure the long-term future of further education provision in Clackmannanshire."

Question reference: S6F-04587

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2026

"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update regarding the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the UK Government in relation to the distribution of Local Growth Fund allocations in Scotland."

Question reference: S6W-42447

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 8 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 5 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many families in the (a) Clackmannanshire and (b) Stirling local authority area have received support through the Scottish Child Payment since it was introduced."

Question reference: S6W-42450

Asked by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 8 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many primary and secondary schools in the (a) Clackmannanshire and (b) Stirling local authority area have been (i) built and (ii) substantially refurbished since 2007."