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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 Tom Arthur. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
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On 12 August I attended the Edinburgh Military Tattoo held at Edinburgh Castle as a guest of Poppyscotland (a charity supporting ex-Servicemen and women and their families in Scotland of New Haig House, Edinburgh EH7 4HQ). The value of the ticket plus hospitality amounted to £400.
From 9 October to 13 October 2016 I was part of a cross party group delegation to Taiwan. The main purpose of this trip was to attend the National Day celebration, also to get to know Taiwan's political, economic, cultural, social developments, bilateral relations between Scotland and Taiwan, bilateral relations between Taiwan and China, and Taiwan's international participation. It was a comprehensive design aimed to let the MSPs know where Taiwan stands in East Asia and in the world, hoping that it could help to promote and strengthen the ties and exchanges between Scotland and Taiwan. During the trip we visited the capital city Taipei, in north Taiwan, as well as two other cities Taichung and Nantou, in central Taiwan. The cost of the trip was £6,000, which included round trip flights, meals, accommodation, transportation and tickets to cultural activities/ official visits. All costs were met by the Taiwanese Government via their Representative in Scotland. The trip was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taipei Representative Office in the UK, 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE. I can confirm I received gifts of under £250 which were a miniature sculpture and a bottle of Taiwanese whiskey.
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I own a £1 share in Barrhead Housing Association.
I am a former director and shareholder at Velvet Music Ltd.
I am a member of the Musicians Union.
I am a former freelance piano teacher.
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: 17 February 2026
The Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing (Tom Arthur): "I am extremely grateful to Elena Whitham for lodging the motion and securing this debate to mark eating disorder awareness week. I also put on record my gratitude for the contributions from Emma Harper, Maurice Golden, Carol Mochan and Kevin Stewart…
Chamber meeting date: 17 February 2026
The Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing (Tom Arthur): "I am extremely grateful to Elena Whitham for lodging the motion and securing this debate to mark eating disorder awareness week. I also put on record my gratitude for the contributions from Emma Harper, Maurice Golden, Carol Mochan and Kevin Stewart…
Chamber meeting date: 17 February 2026
The Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing (Tom Arthur): "I am extremely grateful to Elena Whitham for lodging the motion and securing this debate to mark eating disorder awareness week. I also put on record my gratitude for the contributions from Emma Harper, Maurice Golden, Carol Mochan and Kevin Stewart…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 17 February 2026
The Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing (Tom Arthur): "Good morning. I thank the committee for the opportunity to speak about a proposed amendment to the Community Care (Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2002…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 17 February 2026
Tom Arthur: "Thank you for the invitation to discuss this instrument…
Find out how Tom Arthur has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Tom Arthur has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2021
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 May 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legislative consent memorandums it anticipates lodging in the Parliament in relation to the legislative programme of the UK Government announced in The Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2021."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 24 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting mental health services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2021
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the rateable value is at which businesses receive 100% small business bonus relief on non-domestic rates, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how its refreshed national digital strategy will enable Scotland's people and economy to flourish in an increasingly digital world."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 March 2021
Current Status: Answered by Michael Russell on 8 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish details of its view regarding the UK Government’s activity in relation to devolution following Brexit."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2021
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 8 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the amount paid in income tax paid by people earning the UK median wage in each of the last two years, and how this compares with the rest of the UK."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 February 2021
Current Status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 2 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average household water bill is, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce health inequalities."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 February 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting rail services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Asked by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 16 December 2020
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that care home residents who are unable to go outside can still meet friends and family."