MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to present
Substitute Member
Member
Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
30 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
10 October 2024 to 30 October 2024
Member
29 June 2023 to 10 October 2024
Member
28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 to 29 June 2023
Member
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 to 04 May 2021
Member
24 November 2016 to 20 August 2020
Deputy Convener
25 February 2020 to 20 August 2020
Substitute Member
03 September 2019 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 January 2017 to 29 June 2017
Member
26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 to 18 January 2017
Member
29 September 2016 to 24 November 2016
Member
08 June 2016 to 29 September 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 Liam Kerr. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2026.
I am a director and employee of Trinity Kerr Limited, (a provider of legal services, c/o Infinity Partnership, Aberdeen). From May 2016 until July 2016 I received a gross salary of between £1,001 and £2,000. From July 2016 I have received no salary from this company.
I expect to receive dividends from Trinity Kerr Limited of between £500 and £2,000 per annum.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I hold ordinary shares in Trinity Kerr Limited, a provider of legal services, representing 100% of the issued share capital.
I am a member of the RNLI.
I am registered with the Law Society of Scotland.
I am a supporter of the following charities: ActionAid; The SOKO Fund; Lendwithcare.
I own a small number of shares in Aberdeen Community Energy, a community group which has installed a community hydro-electric turbine in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. I do not consider these shares to be above the threshold for registration.
I am registered with the Law Society of England and Wales.
I am a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
I am a member of the Royal Yachting Association.
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: 5 November 2026
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "When building new energy infrastructure in Scotland is in conflict with reducing energy bills, which is the Scottish Government’s priority: the infrastructure or lower energy bills?"
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Given that, as the cabinet secretary acknowledged, most of the ScotWind money has been committed or allocated, what will the Government actually put in as the fund’s initial endowment, what recurring revenue stream will replenish it and what proportion of future seabed rental income will be ring fenced so that it cannot be raided to balance the…
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
2. Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of increasing classroom violence against teachers, staff and pupils in Scotland’s schools. (S7O-00438)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2026
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "In 2016, the Scottish National Party Government promised £200 million to upgrade the east coast main line between Aberdeen and the central belt…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 28 October 2026
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, minister.This morning, the committee received a letter from the cabinet secretary, which references the use of £30 million of ScotWind funds…
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Find out how Liam Kerr has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Liam Kerr has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01565
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it remains its policy that there should be a presumption against new exploration for oil and gas, as set out in its Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan and, if not, (a) when and (b) for what reason that policy was changed."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund, (a) how much it plans to allocate to the fund as an initial endowment, (b) whether any ScotWind revenues will be used for this purpose, and, if so, what (i) proportion and (ii) amount, and (c) when a final decision will be made."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund, (a) what recurring revenue streams it plans to use to replenish its proposed ScotWind Wealth Fund, (b) what proportion of future seabed rental income it plans to ring-fence for the fund, and (c) when these funding arrangements will be confirmed."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it has made to the UK Government regarding how the Access to Banking Services Review takes account of rural communities that rely on banking services in neighbouring towns, including the impact of public transport accessibility and journey times."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it submitted evidence to the Treasury's independent Access to Banking Services Review and, if so, whether it will publish a copy of its submission."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the performance of rail services that have been nationalised since 2022."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the 70 mph speed limit will be reinstated on the A90 between the St Ann's and Keithock junctions, what action, if any, is required before this can take place, and from which budget any associated costs will be met."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 30 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason a temporary 50 mph speed limit remains in place on the A90 between the St Ann's and Keithock junctions following completion of the carriageway resurfacing works."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reasons for the contraction in monthly GDP estimates in July and August 2026, and what actions it is taking in response."
Asked by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of increasing classroom violence against teachers, staff and pupils in Scotland’s schools."