MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Lothian (Region)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026
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
08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Member
05 September 2023 to 06 November 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 10 October 2024
Member
21 May 2021 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
14 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
25 February 2020 to 20 August 2020
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 to 20 August 2020
Member
28 June 2017 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 to 29 June 2017
Substitute 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
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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: 3 June 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "I welcome the cabinet secretary to her new role in government, and I look forward to working with her in that role…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "I welcome some of what the minister has outlined, but does she agree that it is concerning that the percentage of children who engage in one hour of physical activity per day has declined by 8 per cent since 2016…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Miles Briggs (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Con): "What the cabinet secretary has had to say is incredibly frustrating…
Chamber meeting date: 10 March 2026
Miles Briggs (Lothian) (Con): "The proposals for these amendments have come from the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Nursing…
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026
Miles Briggs (Lothian) (Con): "To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to address the reported issues with teacher job shortages, caused by temporary teacher contracts. (S6F-04602)"
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Motion ref. S7M-00249
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Hannah Mary Goodlad
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 84 for, 28 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.5
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 52 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.3
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 28 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.1
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 30 for, 37 against, 55 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.4
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 95 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Find out what motions Miles Briggs has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to encourage private investment in geothermal energy infrastructure."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the recently announced cabinet secretary and ministerial titles no longer include explicit reference to social care."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm that progressing towards a strong, sustainable and well-resourced social care sector will be one of its priorities."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to extending permitted development rights for small-scale geothermal and heat networks."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans Ministers have to publish the risk registry of care facilities at risk of failure."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the Scottish National Party 2026 manifesto commitment to deliver a new NHS dental workforce training package for international dentists, when this will be introduced."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the new Community Low Vision Service to allow patients with visual impairment that cannot be managed through glasses, lenses or surgery, to be supported be community optometrists instead of hospitals, will be available nationwide."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when Community Glaucoma Services to lower-risk glaucoma patients from hospitals, enabling them to receive care from accredited providers in the community, will be fully embedded across Scotland."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the national rollout of RNID Near You services will be completed."
Asked by: Miles Briggs, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when funding from the expanded displaced workers scheme will be operational."