Stuart McMillan
Scottish National Party
MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for West of Scotland (Region) 2007 - 2011
About Stuart McMillan
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: stuartmcmillan.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @StuMcMillanSNP
Facebook: Stuart's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01475 720930
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
26 Grey Place
Greenock
Inverclyde
PA15 1YF
Phone: 01475 720930
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Stuart is a member of 2 committees
Education, Children and Young People Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Stuart is a member of 9 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dyslexia
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Muscular Dystrophy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Visual Impairment
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Stuart has 2 parliamentary and government roles
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Branch Executive
Member
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Stuart does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Stuart has had 26 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 April 2023 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Member
31 March 2022 - 18 April 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
16 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
COVID19 Committee
Member
22 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
14 June 2016 - 22 December 2020
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
06 September 2018 - 16 September 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
06 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
29 October 2014 - 23 March 2016
Devolution Further Powers Committee
Member
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
12 November 2013 - 11 December 2014
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
18 September 2012 - 27 November 2014
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
23 October 2012 - 29 October 2014
Referendum Scotland Bill Committee
Member
07 November 2013 - 12 November 2013
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 24 October 2012
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
18 September 2012 - 24 October 2012
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
14 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Equal Opportunities Committee
Deputy Convener
01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
26 February 2009 - 22 March 2011
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 February 2009
Justice Committee
Member
11 December 2008 - 26 February 2009
Public Audit Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 10 December 2008
Audit Committee
Member
Register of interests
Stuart'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 Stuart McMillan. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 9-10 April 2022, I attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Committee in Assam, India. The cost of six flights of £5,861 was met by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (of Richmond House, Houses of Parliament, London, 0AA) and the costs of accommodation of £538.37 and of meals of £37 were met by the Assam Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Branch (of Assam Legislative Assembly, Dispur, Guwahati 781006, Assam, India). The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is a membership association of legislatures from the Commonwealth which brings together Members, irrespective of gender, race, religion or culture, who are united by community of interest, respect for the rule of law and individual rights and freedoms, and by the pursuit of the positive ideals of parliamentary democracy. [Registered 5 April 2023]
From 19-25 August 2022, I attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Committee in Halifax, Canada. The cost of flights of £1,642.89 was met by the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (of Richmond House, Houses of Parliament, London, 0AA) and the costs of accommodation of £348.61 and of meals of approximately £101.55 were met by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Canada Region (of the House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6). The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is a membership association of legislatures from the Commonwealth which brings together Members, irrespective of gender, race, religion or culture, who are united by community of interest, respect for the rule of law and individual rights and freedoms, and by the pursuit of the positive ideals of parliamentary democracy. [Registered 5 April 2023]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a lifetime honorary member of the Greenock and District Model Railway Club.
Until 13 June 2023, when I resigned, I was on the board of directors of the Scottish Parliament Think Tank – ‘Scotland’s Future Forum’. I received no remuneration for this role. [Registered 5 May 2023, Amended interest 13 June 2023, Ceased interest 13 June 2023]
I am an Executive Committee member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) representing the Scottish Parliament. I initially joined the board in November 2018 as a substitute member for Northern Ireland. Stormont had ceased to operate thus no Northern Ireland member could take up their place. At the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Halifax Nova Scotia, the Scottish Parliament became a member in its own right for the following three CPC cycle. As such, I represent the Scottish Parliament at these meetings. I receive no remuneration for my involvement with the CPA. [Registered 5 May 2023]
I am a lifetime honorary member of Action on Asbestos.
On 3 May 2015 I was elected to the board of Moving On Inverclyde, a local Recovery service. I became Vice Chair on 7 November 2022 and I became Chair on 19 February 2024. I receive no remuneration for my involvement with Moving On Inverclyde. [Amended interest 8 November 2022, Amended interest 21 February 2024]
I have been an ambassador for the Ocean Youth Trust for Scotland since 6 April 2009. I receive no remuneration for this role.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Stuart McMillan 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.
Chamber meeting date: 18 April 2024
Ferguson Marine Workforce
Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP): "Securing a sustainable future for the Ferguson Marine workforce and ensuring the workers’ continued welfare is of the utmost importance…
Chamber meeting date: 18 April 2024
Climate Change Committee Report
Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP): "This week’s memorandum of understanding between HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise is a vote of confidence in Scotland as a strategic hub for offshore wind, which is a crucial element of our journey to net zero. Can the First Minister outline what support the Scottish Government is offering to the…
Chamber meeting date: 17 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP): "There has been a vast amount of misinformation about the act. That is why I wanted to speak today."
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 16 April 2024
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener: "The next item of business is to decide whether to take items 7 and 8 in private. Is the committee content to take those items in private? Members indicated agreement."
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 16 April 2024
Interests
The Convener (Stuart McMillan): "Good morning, and welcome to the 12th meeting in 2024 of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. We have received apologies from Tim Eagle MSP. In his place, I welcome Alexander Stewart MSP…
Votes
How Stuart McMillan has voted in Parliament
Find out how Stuart McMillan has voted recently.
Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Stuart McMillan in Parliament
Find out what motions Stuart McMillan has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Stuart McMillan has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to developing qualifications for those wishing to train as pet groomers, in light of reports that three new dog grooming qualifications, which have been developed in collaboration with providers in the animal care sector, have been introduced in England."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 16 April 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to adding aplastic anaemia to the list of conditions and illnesses featured on the NHS Inform website."
Answer expected on 29 April 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many reports of malpractice have been made to Health Improvement Scotland regarding medical aesthetic procedures carried out by healthcare professionals, since 2021."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many individuals who (a) are and (b) are not healthcare professionals currently provide medical aesthetic treatment in Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent by the NHS on treatment for patients who have experienced complications resulting from cosmetic medical aesthetic procedures in each of the last five financial years, also broken down by NHS board."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many reports of malpractice have been made to Trading Standards Scotland regarding medical aesthetic procedures carried out by non-healthcare professionals, since 2021."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will offer free BRCA gene testing to anyone living in Scotland aged 18 or over with one or more Jewish grandparents, of any type of Jewish origin, in a similar way to NHS England's Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, in light of the reported finding that having a BRCA gene fault is associated with an increased…
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 March 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve access to NHS dentistry in the Greenock and Inverclyde constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 February 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what dialogue it has had with Inverclyde Council regarding the Scottish Budget for 2024-25."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 February 2024
Asked by: McMillan, Stuart, Greenock and Inverclyde, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much has been invested in the trunk road network in the Greenock and Inverclyde constituency since Amey took over management of the network."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 January 2024
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