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Parliamentary Debates
Rural Affairs
210 speeches (43,535 words)
Monday 11th November 2024 - Commons Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mentions:
1: Chris Kane (Lab - Stirling and Strathallan) Steven Paterson and Stephen Kerr bring us to my predecessor, Alyn Smith. - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Thursday 10th October 2024
Formal Minutes - Work and Pensions Committee - Formal Minutes 2017-19 (complete session)

Work and Pensions Committee

Found: Drew Hendry Stephen Kerr Peter Kyle Rachel Maclean Albert Owen Mark Pawsey Rachel Reeves Antoinette



APPG Publications

Energy Studies APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025


Document: Annual Report 2018-19

Found: Hobhouse MP Philip Hollobone MP John Howell MP The Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP Stephen Kerr

Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025


Document: APPG on Malaria & NTDs Annual Report 2018-19

Found: Health and Tropical Medicine Students 2019, copyright @ Oxford University/ Alice Norton L-R: Stephen Kerr




Stephen Kerr mentioned in Scottish results


Scottish Cross Party Group Publications
Draft Minute of the Meeting of 4 February 2026 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Supporting Children’s Learning
Published: 4th Feb 2026

Found: Yates (Connect) Apologies Beverley Ferguson (Education Scotland) Denny Henderson (Connect) Stephen Kerr

Minute of the Meeting of 8 December 2025 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel
Published: 8th Dec 2025

Found: with Israel Monday 8th December, 4pm MSP Attendees Jackson Carlaw Douglas Ross John Mason Stephen Kerr

Draft Minute of the Meeting of 14 November 2025 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills
Published: 14th Nov 2025

Found: STUC Robert Bruce, Enginuity Shona Matthews, Chartered Banker Institute Tommy Breslin, STUC Stephen Kerr

Draft Minute of the Meeting of 3 November 2025 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry
Published: 3rd Nov 2025

Found: Convener Emma Harper MSP - Registered Member Maurice Golden MSP - Registered Member Stephen Kerr



Scottish Government Publications
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Children and Families Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence regarding child grooming inquiry and court case between Scottish Government and For Women Scotland: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500495657 - Information Release - Documentation (PDF)

Found: this office sending links to the urgent question taken in the chamber on 28th October, lodged by Stephen Kerr

Wednesday 18th February 2026

Source Page: Summerhall documentation: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500494599 - Information released - Annex (PDF)

Found: and we are clear that there is no place for any form of discrimination in Scotland. ” Stephen Kerr

Wednesday 18th February 2026
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence regarding the closure of Mossmorran: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500496262 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Secretary Document 2 – Correspondence from Stephen Kerr

Wednesday 18th February 2026
Social Security Directorate
Source Page: Social Security Programme Gateway Review information: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500494979 - Information released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Report Version: Final Review Dates 05/02/2024 – 07/02/2024 Senior Responsible Owner (SRO): Stephen Kerr

Monday 16th February 2026
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Source Page: For Women Scotland Supreme Court Judgment meeting notes and briefings: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500481096 - Information released - Document (PDF)

Found: ANNEX V Transcript of Baroness Falkner’s Radion 4 Interview (Page 37) ANNEX W Letter from Stephen Kerr

Wednesday 11th February 2026

Source Page: Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500493616 - Information released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Stephen Kerr is sending a comment to me. I will forward on. My deadline is 5pm.

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Source Page: Correspondence regarding Oracle Cloud: FOI release
Document: FOI - 202500490002 - Information released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: exemption (personal data)]on behalf of Lesley Fraser Sent: 13 October 2025 16:01 To: Stephen Kerr

Monday 26th January 2026
Social Security Directorate
Source Page: Ministerial reports written on ending the two child cap: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500489428 - Information released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: Government X DG Communities Director for Housing and Social Justice Director of Tax Stephen Kerr

Monday 26th January 2026
Education Reform Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence regarding the Financial Resolution for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500489492 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Ross Greer, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr

Wednesday 21st January 2026

Source Page: Historic Environment Scotland correspondence regarding Edinburgh Castle dinner: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500488845 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Constitution Committee pre-budget scrutiny session on Thursday 11 September, by MSP Stephen Kerr

Monday 19th January 2026
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence sent or received by the Housing Secretary: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500472618 - Information released - ANNEX B (PDF)

Found: Stephen Kerr [Redacted - Section 38(1)(b)] 30/05/2025 06/06/2025 13/06/2025 [Redacted - Section

Tuesday 13th January 2026
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Source Page: Formal complaints made about Scottish Government Ministers under the Ministerial Code: FOI release
Document: Formal complaints made about Scottish Government Ministers under the Ministerial Code: FOI release (webpage)

Found: use of mobile messaging applications was shared in advance of her statement to Parliament.​​​​​​​Stephen Kerr

Monday 12th January 2026
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Source Page: Short life working group information: FOI Review
Document: FOI 202500477689 - Information released - Annex A - G (PDF)

Found: Health Workforce; Director for Housing; Sean Neill; Director of Population Health; Frances Pacitti; Stephen Kerr

Monday 5th January 2026
Children and Families Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI Review
Document: FOI 202500492594 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Stephen Kerr is the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party MSP for Central Scotland. 2.

Monday 8th December 2025

Source Page: Meetings relating to the A9 Dualling Project: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500479110 - Information released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: ) MSP/MP Contact/Comments Liam Kerr Liz Smith Graham Simpson Jamie Halcro Johnston Stephen Kerr

Tuesday 18th November 2025
Social Security Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Government policy of scrapping the two child benefit cap documentation: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500480919 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Social Security SLT Meeting 16th January 2025 Present: Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice; Stephen Kerr

Thursday 13th November 2025
Population Health Directorate
Source Page: Sale of alcohol at football grounds information: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500479433 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: S6W-35799 Stephen Kerr: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to claims that the current

Tuesday 4th November 2025
Offshore Wind Directorate
Source Page: West of Orkney Wind farm meeting information: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500478286 - Information released - Documents (PDF)

Found: Richard Haydock, Programme Director, Morven David Hinshelwood, Project Director, Muir Mhor Stephen Kerr

Tuesday 4th November 2025
Marine Directorate
Source Page: Fishing deal between UK Government and the European Union: EIR relase
Document: EIR 202500473300 - Information Released - Documents (PDF)

Found: Document #41 SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ORAL ANSWER 28 May 2025 Index Heading: Economy Stephen Kerr

Monday 3rd November 2025

Source Page: Alexander Dennis closure correspondence: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500471639 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Meghan.Gallacher.msp@parliament.scot Mark Griffin MSP , Scottish Labour Mark.Griffin.msp@parliament.scot Stephen Kerr

Monday 20th October 2025

Source Page: Documentation on the development of policy relating to fiscal autonomy: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500475669 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: By way of background, these four PQs have been asked by Stephen Kerr (Con), about SG analysis related

Monday 20th October 2025
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Source Page: Documentation regarding nuclear power: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500477488 - Information Released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Background note: Stephen Kerr has been an MSP for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party since

Thursday 16th October 2025
Social Security Directorate
Source Page: UK Government's welfare reform briefing and meeting information: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500476174 - Information released - Annex (PDF)

Found: Ian Davidson ; [Redacted under Section 38(1)(b)] Personal information Stephen Kerr

Wednesday 15th October 2025
Safer Communities Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence relating to barber shop businesses: FOI release
Document: FOI 202500473362 - Information released - Annex A (PDF)

Found: sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs for parliamentary question tabled by Stephen Kerr

Wednesday 15th October 2025
Safer Communities Directorate
Source Page: Correspondence relating to barber shop businesses: FOI release
Document: Correspondence relating to barber shop businesses: FOI release (webpage)

Found: Ministers.The background note in the attachment relates to a parliamentary question which was tabled by Stephen Kerr



Scottish Written Answers
S6W-43092
Asked by: Marra, Michael (Scottish Labour - North East Scotland)
Tuesday 27th January 2026

Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the point of order by Stephen Kerr MSP in the Chamber on 14 January 2026, whether an earlier published version of its draft Budget 2026-27 included a specific allocation of £500,000 for film houses in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen and, if so, (a) for what reason, (b) when and (c) by whom the decision was taken to remove that funding from the budget; what plans it has to reinstate any such allocation and, if it has no plans to do so, what other targeted support for independent cinemas and film houses is available.

Answered by Robertson, Angus - Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture

The Scottish Government is absolutely clear on the value of cultural cinema, and we are continuing to engage with Screen Scotland and others to ensure that cultural cinema is protected for Scotland's audiences today and in the long term.

I am pleased that Screen Scotland, our dedicated public agency for screen, has supported cultural cinema – including the Edinburgh Filmhouse and the Aberdeen Belmont after the collapse of their previous parent company, CMI – with funding as well as expert advice and support.

The budget for 2026-27 includes £12m funding for Screen Scotland. We have also funded, and continue to fund, Creative Scotland to support their regularly funded organisations, which include a number of cultural cinemas.

Additionally, the budget provisionally allocates up to £500,000 to support cultural cinemas in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. These cinemas have made representations to the Scottish Government in relation to the need for support to allow them to continue, or restart, their vital work as cultural cinemas.

The Level 4 Workbook as initially published contained a range of options for spend against my portfolio. Officials therefore updated the published workbook without Ministerial approval, and I instructed the workbooks to be reinstated as originally published.



Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC
Thursday 12th February 2026
Stage 3 proceedings for the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill are due to take place on 17 February 2026. This briefing outlines the main issues considered during Stages 1 and 2.
View source webpage

Found: Stephen Kerr MSP said "I very much see it as a fundamental challenge to the rights of parents, the integrity

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill: Consideration
Wednesday 14th January 2026
This briefing sets out parliamentary scrutiny of the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill ahead of Stage 3. It recaps on Stage 1 Committee scrutiny and provides a summary of amendments agreed to at Stage 2.
View source webpage

Found: Amendment 79 in the name of Stephen Kerr MSP amends section 12E(1) of the 2005 Act (to be inserted by

Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025
Tuesday 16th December 2025
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View source webpage

Found: , Roxburgh and Berwickshire (C) Craig Hoy South Scotland (R) Liam Kerr North East Scotland (R) Stephen Kerr



Scottish Parliamentary Debates
First Minister’s Question Time
65 speeches (42,444 words)
Thursday 26th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Mr Stephen Kerr, I had not asked you to contribute to this discussion, so please resist the temptation - Link to Speech

Urgent Questions
27 speeches (17,796 words)
Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Twice, Stephen Kerr has put a question to her, and Michael Marra has put the same question to her, but - Link to Speech
2: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Twice, Stephen Kerr has put a question to her, and Michael Marra has put the same question to her, but - Link to Speech

Budget (Scotland) (No 5) Bill: Stage 3
126 speeches (127,594 words)
Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Will Stephen Kerr give way? - Link to Speech
2: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Will Stephen Kerr give way? - Link to Speech
3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Stephen Kerr was right to say that the benefits bill is spiralling out of control. - Link to Speech
4: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) Stephen Kerr was right to say that the benefits bill is spiralling out of control. - Link to Speech
5: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) We heard that from Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser. - Link to Speech
6: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) We heard that from Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr and Murdo Fraser. - Link to Speech

Business Motion
25 speeches (18,924 words)
Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) and an opportunity for members to ask her questions.I lodged that amendment, before my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
2: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) and an opportunity for members to ask her questions.I lodged that amendment, before my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
3: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) We have not heard convincing answers from the Lord Advocate to questions put by my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
4: Fraser, Murdo (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) We have not heard convincing answers from the Lord Advocate to questions put by my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
332 speeches (253,180 words)
Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr has evoked the memory of Jeremy Thorpe, bringing the sublime proceedings of this Parliament - Link to Speech
2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Stephen Kerr is entirely right—that is the history of the bill. - Link to Speech
3: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr is absolutely right. - Link to Speech

Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3
333 speeches (253,180 words)
Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr has evoked the memory of Jeremy Thorpe, bringing the sublime proceedings of this Parliament - Link to Speech
2: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Stephen Kerr is entirely right—that is the history of the bill. - Link to Speech
3: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) Stephen Kerr is absolutely right. - Link to Speech

Topical Question Time
47 speeches (24,295 words)
Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) I will need to write to Stephen Kerr about the latter part of his question, because he is asking about - Link to Speech

Topical Question Time
47 speeches (24,295 words)
Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) I will need to write to Stephen Kerr about the latter part of his question, because he is asking about - Link to Speech

First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,394 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,027 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,027 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,394 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech

First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,394 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,027 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
49 speeches (29,125 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: O'Kane, Paul (Lab - West Scotland) secretary has responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, as she referenced in her answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

First Minister’s Question Time
78 speeches (42,548 words)
Thursday 19th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) ::Stephen Kerr, I ask you to please be quiet. - Link to Speech

Airports (US Military Use)
65 speeches (69,675 words)
Wednesday 18th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Yes, I say to Stephen Kerr, Trump will go—but the world order will not return to the way that it was - Link to Speech

Airports (US Military Use)
65 speeches (69,675 words)
Wednesday 18th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) Yes, I say to Stephen Kerr, Trump will go—but the world order will not return to the way that it was - Link to Speech

Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
270 speeches (258,886 words)
Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) Stephen Kerr does not need to test my view. - Link to Speech
2: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) I ask Stephen Kerr not to move amendments 2, 3 and 4. - Link to Speech
3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 1. - Link to Speech
4: Simpson, Graham (Reform - Central Scotland) I agree with Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
122 speeches (117,939 words)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Slater, Lorna (Green - Lothian) I thank my colleague Stephen Kerr for pointing out that I had been up a bit too late doing my notes. - Link to Speech

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
27 speeches (51,315 words)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) capitalist, a socialist, an environmentalist or a social democrat, they should support the bill, and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
27 speeches (51,315 words)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) capitalist, a socialist, an environmentalist or a social democrat, they should support the bill, and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
122 speeches (117,939 words)
Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Slater, Lorna (Green - Lothian) I thank my colleague Stephen Kerr for pointing out that I had been up a bit too late doing my notes. - Link to Speech

Budget Scrutiny 2026-27
77 speeches (53,305 words)
Thursday 5th February 2026 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Stevenson, Collette (SNP - East Kilbride) Scottish Government by Julie Humphreys, director for tackling child poverty and social justice; Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
2: Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP - Dunfermline) I will bring in Stephen Kerr in a minute, because that issue has a direct impact on what has been happening - Link to Speech
3: Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP - Dunfermline) in the agency who can be brought in to assist with decisions in difficult cases.I will bring in Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
99 speeches (41,271 words)
Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I agree with an element of what Stephen Kerr said—that we live in a very fair and open economy. - Link to Speech

Hospitality
127 speeches (73,154 words)
Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Portfolio Question Time
99 speeches (41,271 words)
Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I agree with an element of what Stephen Kerr said—that we live in a very fair and open economy. - Link to Speech

Hospitality
127 speeches (73,154 words)
Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Main Chamber
Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
199 speeches (131,222 words)
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Ewing, Fergus (Ind - Inverness and Nairn) They do not really bear too much repetition.I do think that Stephen Kerr, Michelle Thomson and others - Link to Speech
2: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) As my colleague Stephen Kerr said, is this a country we want to bring up our daughters and granddaughters - Link to Speech
3: Regan, Ash (Ind - Edinburgh Eastern) There have been excellent speeches from Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Fergus Ewing and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
45 speeches (34,461 words)
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I am clear—I have made these points repeatedly, most frequently in my interactions with Stephen Kerr—that - Link to Speech

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
45 speeches (34,461 words)
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I am clear—I have made these points repeatedly, most frequently in my interactions with Stephen Kerr—that - Link to Speech

Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
199 speeches (131,204 words)
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Ewing, Fergus (Ind - Inverness and Nairn) They do not really bear too much repetition.I do think that Stephen Kerr, Michelle Thomson and others - Link to Speech
2: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) As my colleague Stephen Kerr said, is this a country we want to bring up our daughters and granddaughters - Link to Speech
3: Regan, Ash (Ind - Edinburgh Eastern) There have been excellent speeches from Michelle Thomson, Ruth Maguire, Fergus Ewing and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Historic Environment Scotland
242 speeches (83,438 words)
Thursday 29th January 2026 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) by email on 12 and 29 August.On 11 November, in Parliament, there was an urgent question from Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
106 speeches (45,340 words)
Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I ask Stephen Kerr, in particular, to refrain from shouting from a sedentary position.Cabinet secretary - Link to Speech

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,484 words)
Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Whitfield, Martin (Lab - South Scotland) I will not give Stephen Kerr a tutorial, but I note that blockchain is referred to a lot and is used - Link to Speech
2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I suspect that Stephen Kerr might just be trying to fill his time by encouraging others to do it for - Link to Speech

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,478 words)
Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Whitfield, Martin (Lab - South Scotland) I will not give Stephen Kerr a tutorial, but I note that blockchain is referred to a lot and is used - Link to Speech
2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I suspect that Stephen Kerr might just be trying to fill his time by encouraging others to do it for - Link to Speech

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
28 speeches (55,478 words)
Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Whitfield, Martin (Lab - South Scotland) I will not give Stephen Kerr a tutorial, but I note that blockchain is referred to a lot and is used - Link to Speech
2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I suspect that Stephen Kerr might just be trying to fill his time by encouraging others to do it for - Link to Speech

Section 22 Report: “The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland”
101 speeches (55,050 words)
Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) I am conscious of time, but I think that there is interest in this issue, so I will move on to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Budget Scrutiny 2026-27
144 speeches (64,323 words)
Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I have had indications from Willie Coffey, Stephen Kerr and Kevin Stewart that they wish to ask questions - Link to Speech

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill
40 speeches (63,226 words)
Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) Skills planning, which Stephen Kerr talked about at length today, was a critical recommendation in the - Link to Speech

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
343 speeches (344,476 words)
Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) If Stephen Kerr presses or moves them, I urge other members to vote against them. - Link to Speech
2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 39. - Link to Speech
3: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) , and Stephen Kerr why he is supporting the minister. - Link to Speech
4: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) This gets worse for Stephen Kerr, because the minister has now said,“To be fair to Stephen Kerr”—words - Link to Speech

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
21 speeches (26,705 words)
Thursday 15th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) I thank Stephen Kerr for his constructive and enthusiastic engagement following the amendments that he - Link to Speech
2: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and to press or withdraw amendment 1. - Link to Speech
3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) We move to the vote on amendment 1, in the name of Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
4: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Amendment 2, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is grouped with amendment 3. - Link to Speech
5: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) I will, of course, share that response with Parliament and the committee.I therefore ask Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Standing Order Rule Changes (Lodging Deadlines for Public Bills)
5 speeches (3,830 words)
Thursday 15th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Whitfield, Martin (Lab - South Scotland) The reason is that, as Stephen Kerr said in his intervention, we are coming to the end of the current - Link to Speech

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill
19 speeches (49,141 words)
Thursday 15th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Doris, Bob (SNP - Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) Stephen Kerr has gone through all those illustrious names, so I will put on the record Bobby Dinnie, - Link to Speech
2: Adam, George (SNP - Paisley) In the debate that we had last night, Stephen Kerr made an important point about what our football clubs - Link to Speech
3: Whittle, Brian (Con - South Scotland) ticket touting; charitable exemptions and selling tickets at auction, which my colleague and friend Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
4: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) Obviously, I am not as old as Stephen Kerr, so I did not have the opportunity to see Jim Baxter, although - Link to Speech
5: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) In his opening speech, Stephen Kerr said that the definition should be widened. - Link to Speech

Draft Climate Change Plan
98 speeches (64,283 words)
Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) In the interests of time, I need to bring in Stephen Kerr, but I know that his question is in a related - Link to Speech

Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
102 speeches (116,245 words)
Thursday 8th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: McKee, Ivan (SNP - Glasgow Provan) Again, Stephen Kerr is struggling to add up the numbers—[Interruption.] - Link to Speech

Non-domestic Rates
83 speeches (70,410 words)
Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) the chamber.I must say that I was, frankly, appalled with the minister’s contribution, which, as Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Draft Climate Change Plan
203 speeches (149,146 words)
Wednesday 7th January 2026 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) Stephen Kerr would also like to ask a supplementary. - Link to Speech
2: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) I will resume our questions by handing over to Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
3: Coffey, Willie (SNP - Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) That was nice to hear.As Stephen Kerr mentioned earlier, we probably would not need a CBAM at all if - Link to Speech

Fishing and Coastal Communities
35 speeches (34,465 words)
Thursday 18th December 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Allan, Alasdair (SNP - Na h-Eileanan an Iar) I am happy for Andrew Bowie’s words to be on the record and to accept what Stephen Kerr says about his - Link to Speech

Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
71 speeches (46,365 words)
Thursday 18th December 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) Stephen Kerr is conflating two different things: first, the right to be able to decide, and, secondly - Link to Speech
2: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) I certainly agree with my friend and colleague Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech

Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
128 speeches (81,948 words)
Thursday 18th December 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Brown, Keith (SNP - Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) That is all completely ad hoc.I agree with much of what Stephen Kerr said, but I do not agree that we - Link to Speech
2: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) Notwithstanding some of the issues that the cabinet secretary discussed with my colleague Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
3: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) Government is not working, it is hard to dig down into the minutiae of the issues, such as those that Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Business Motion
16 speeches (15,794 words)
Wednesday 17th December 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Leonard, Richard (Lab - Central Scotland) Is Stephen Kerr aware that the Public Audit Committee will be taking evidence on this section 22 report - Link to Speech

Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
213 speeches (138,764 words)
Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) Amendments 9A, 20 and 44, in the name of Stephen Kerr, would bring clarity and coherence to an area of - Link to Speech
2: Gilruth, Jenny (SNP - Mid Fife and Glenrothes) I therefore hope that Stephen Kerr might not press the amendment—or, rather, that Tess White will not - Link to Speech
3: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) I think that Stephen Kerr, as we have said, is trying to add something constructive so that you have - Link to Speech
4: White, Tess (Con - North East Scotland) I speak on behalf of Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech

Decision on Taking Business in Private
1 speech (546 words)
Thursday 11th December 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Adamson, Clare (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) We have received apologies from Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
51 speeches (38,935 words)
Thursday 11th December 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Adamson, Clare (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) Amendment 3, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is grouped with amendment 4. - Link to Speech
2: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) I will speak on behalf of Stephen Kerr to his amendments 3 and 4 in this first group on ticket touting - Link to Speech
3: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) In lodging amendment 3, Stephen Kerr seeks to widen the exceptions for ticket touting in a way that would - Link to Speech
4: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) As I said, I am speaking to the amendments on behalf of Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
5: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) Just to respond to Mr Harvie’s comments, I am sure that Stephen Kerr, wherever he is, will be as alarmed - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
97 speeches (45,498 words)
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) this will create some frustration—a lot of the information is very commercially sensitive, as Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
135 speeches (64,032 words)
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Johnson, Daniel (Lab - Edinburgh Southern) With that, I would like to give the floor to Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
2: Stewart, Kevin (SNP - Aberdeen Central) Once again, we have learned a lot this morning—Stephen Kerr said that at points he has felt like he is - Link to Speech

Widening Access to Higher Education
67 speeches (113,740 words)
Thursday 4th December 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Briggs, Miles (Con - Lothian) I absolutely agree with Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
2: Whittle, Brian (Con - South Scotland) Does Stephen Kerr agree that there is a correlation between the size of the welfare budget and the size - Link to Speech
3: Duncan-Glancy, Pam (Lab - Glasgow) That is exactly the point that I think Stephen Kerr has highlighted, and it can have serious impact on - Link to Speech
4: McCall, Roz (Con - Mid Scotland and Fife) number has been mentioned by Douglas Ross, Willie Rennie, Brian Whittle, Martin Whitfield and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
307 speeches (232,253 words)
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) They include amendment 100, in the name of Stephen Kerr; amendment 102, in the name of Miles Briggs; - Link to Speech
2: Macpherson, Ben (SNP - Edinburgh Northern and Leith) I noted the exchange between John Mason and Stephen Kerr in that regard. - Link to Speech
3: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and press or withdraw amendment 94. - Link to Speech
4: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Stephen Kerr to speak to amendment 141 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech
5: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Stephen Kerr to speak to amendment 146 and other amendments in the group. - Link to Speech

Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill
14 speeches (11,413 words)
Thursday 27th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Hoy, Craig (Con - South Scotland) That loss would be a scandal, and I agree very much with the points made by Stephen Kerr in respect of - Link to Speech

Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
169 speeches (166,701 words)
Thursday 27th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Amendment 3, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is the only amendment in the group. - Link to Speech
2: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) I call Stephen Kerr to wind up and press or withdraw amendment 3. - Link to Speech
3: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Amendment 9, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is grouped with amendment 10. - Link to Speech
4: Johnstone, Alison (NPA - Lothian) Amendment 14, in the name of Stephen Kerr, is the only amendment in the group. - Link to Speech
5: Grahame, Christine (SNP - Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) I am not quite sure of the argument that Stephen Kerr is making. - Link to Speech

Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
115 speeches (89,800 words)
Thursday 27th November 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Adamson, Clare (SNP - Motherwell and Wishaw) We have received apologies from Stephen Kerr MSP.The only public item on our agenda is to take evidence - Link to Speech

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
227 speeches (190,912 words)
Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Briggs, Miles (Con - Lothian) Amendments 43 and 46 are in the name of my colleague Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
2: Duncan-Glancy, Pam (Lab - Glasgow) I am conscious that the member is moving amendments on behalf of his colleague Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
3: Briggs, Miles (Con - Lothian) I invite members to support amendments 80 and 79 in the name of my colleague Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
4: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) I call Stephen Kerr—I am sorry; I mean Miles Briggs. - Link to Speech

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
245 speeches (100,193 words)
Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I agree entirely with the point that Stephen Kerr makes. - Link to Speech
2: Haughey, Clare (SNP - Rutherglen) Against 9, Abstentions 0.Amendment 19 disagreed to.Section 26—Annual reportAmendment 129 moved—[Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
3: Haughey, Clare (SNP - Rutherglen) 129 disagreed to.Section 26 agreed to.Section 27—Review of operation of ActAmendment 201 moved—[Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
4: Haughey, Clare (SNP - Rutherglen) the division is: For 3, Against 7, Abstentions 0.Amendment 23 disagreed to.Amendment 130 moved—[Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
5: Haughey, Clare (SNP - Rutherglen) the division is: For 1, Against 8, Abstentions 1.Amendment 203 disagreed to.Amendment 204 moved—[Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
95 speeches (122,491 words)
Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Cole-Hamilton, Alex (LD - Edinburgh Western) As Stephen Kerr will be aware, from the age of 12, someone can give consent to a medical procedure, irrespective - Link to Speech
2: McLennan, Paul (SNP - East Lothian) I acknowledge the point that Stephen Kerr made on that, and I will touch on the issue later. - Link to Speech

St Andrew’s Day 2025
17 speeches (36,505 words)
Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) mark St Andrew’s day in the Scottish Parliament, and I join him in that.I was delighted to hear Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
2: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) mark St Andrew’s day in the Scottish Parliament, and I join him in that.I was delighted to hear Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Covid-19 Inquiry Modules 2, 2A, 2B, 2C Report
30 speeches (30,095 words)
Thursday 20th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Forbes, Kate (SNP - Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch) I can reassure the member, happily, that the only person I disagreed with was Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
48 speeches (79,882 words)
Thursday 20th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Leonard, Richard (Lab - Central Scotland) I have got five minutes, so I will devote my speech to what I think is important, and Stephen Kerr can - Link to Speech

Alexander Dennis Ltd
30 speeches (26,363 words)
Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I call Stephen Kerr, who joins us remotely. - Link to Speech

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
281 speeches (144,796 words)
Tuesday 18th November 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) The amendments from Stephen Kerr would directly meet that recommendation. - Link to Speech
2: Ross, Douglas (Con - Highlands and Islands) The amendments from Stephen Kerr would directly meet that recommendation. - Link to Speech
3: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I start by expressing the hope that Stephen Kerr has not gone the same way as Ross Greer and lost his - Link to Speech
4: McArthur, Liam (LD - Orkney Islands) I start by expressing the hope that Stephen Kerr has not gone the same way as Ross Greer and lost his - Link to Speech
5: Haughey, Clare (SNP - Rutherglen) I call Douglas Ross to speak to and move amendment 129, in the name of Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech

Artificial Intelligence (Economic Potential)
150 speeches (92,450 words)
Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Thomson, Michelle (SNP - Falkirk East) Stephen Kerr will ask questions about our next theme. - Link to Speech

“Adult Disability Payment”
125 speeches (81,978 words)
Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Leonard, Richard (Lab - Central Scotland) to welcome, from the Scottish Government, Miriam Craven, the director general for communities; Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech
2: None From the Scottish Government, I am joined by Stephen Kerr, the social security director and senior responsible - Link to Speech
3: None Stephen Kerr can add to that. - Link to Speech
4: None I will bring in Stephen Kerr as director for social security. - Link to Speech

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
37 speeches (64,696 words)
Tuesday 11th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) I am looking forward to Mr Adam hosting Stephen Kerr in Paisley and being able to extract a pint out - Link to Speech
2: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) As my colleague, Stephen Kerr, noted, this is a bill that legislates with a nakedly commercial purpose - Link to Speech
3: Lochhead, Richard (SNP - Moray) Stephen Kerr—I am not picking on him—raised a couple of issues in his opening remarks, which I would - Link to Speech

Urgent Question
26 speeches (11,104 words)
Tuesday 11th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Halcro Johnston, Jamie (Con - Highlands and Islands) The cabinet secretary was quite definite in his response to me and Stephen Kerr in committee that he - Link to Speech
2: Robertson, Angus (SNP - Edinburgh Central) I have already answered the substantive point that the member raises in my first answer to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Draft Climate Change Plan
41 speeches (36,819 words)
Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Martin, Gillian (SNP - Aberdeenshire East) Stephen Kerr is calling for an independent assessment. - Link to Speech

Portfolio Question Time
47 speeches (24,876 words)
Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP - Dunfermline) Not for the first time, Stephen Kerr fails to grasp the basic foundations of the social security system - Link to Speech

Strengthening Committees’ Effectiveness
129 speeches (109,969 words)
Thursday 6th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Dey, Graeme (SNP - Angus South) I will try to cover that in my closing speech, if Stephen Kerr will bear with me. - Link to Speech
2: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) Thank you for your understanding.I call Stephen Kerr. - Link to Speech
3: Ewing, Annabelle (SNP - Cowdenbeath) I will briefly say that I appreciate that Stephen Kerr has been very generous with his interventions, - Link to Speech
4: Mason, John (Ind - Glasgow Shettleston) Actually, I have considered it, Stephen Kerr will be surprised to hear. - Link to Speech

Maternity Services
145 speeches (134,966 words)
Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) I made it absolutely clear in response to questions from Dr Gulhane’s colleague Stephen Kerr last week - Link to Speech
2: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) If that changes in any way, I am open to what Stephen Kerr suggests.With regard to Mr Rennie’s amendment - Link to Speech
3: Rennie, Willie (LD - North East Fife) I know that Stephen Kerr has done a lot of work in that area. - Link to Speech
4: Harvie, Patrick (Green - Glasgow) It sounds as though Stephen Kerr thinks that I have just argued against a national investigation. - Link to Speech

Historic Environment Scotland
178 speeches (47,700 words)
Thursday 30th October 2025 - Committee
Maternity Services (Safety)
40 speeches (41,733 words)
Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) Stephen Kerr has a long-standing interest in supporting whistleblowers, for which I am very grateful. - Link to Speech
2: Gray, Neil (SNP - Airdrie and Shotts) constituent spoke to and gave evidence to the patient safety commissioner on those issues.As I said to Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech

Consumer Scotland
201 speeches (106,568 words)
Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Committee
Mentions:
1: Thomson, Michelle (SNP - Falkirk East) I see that Stephen Kerr is nodding in agreement. - Link to Speech

Breast Cancer Now Awareness Day 2025 and Wear It Pink Initiative
12 speeches (27,774 words)
Thursday 9th October 2025 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Minto, Jenni (SNP - Argyll and Bute) Stephen Kerr talked about what an effective way it is of raising awareness but also about the messages - Link to Speech
2: Brown, Keith (SNP - Clackmannanshire and Dunblane) campaigns to make it available elsewhere.The minister mentioned the wear it pink campaign, and Stephen Kerr - Link to Speech



Scottish Calendar
Thursday 12th March 2026 2 p.m.
Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber
Portfolio: Education and Skills 1. Douglas Ross (S6O-05635) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether colleges should have borrowing powers and how any such powers would be delivered. 2. Finlay Carson (S6O-05636) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to protect and strengthen schools in rural areas. 3. Audrey Nicoll (S6O-05637) To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to colleges and universities to address skills shortages in the defence, aerospace and space sectors. 4. Jamie Hepburn (S6O-05638) To ask the Scottish Government how much has been invested in schools in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth constituency through the Schools for the Future programme and the Learning Estate Investment Programme. 5. Paul Sweeney (S6O-05639) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will meet with stakeholders to discuss school provision and safe travel routes in Robroyston. 6. Keith Brown (S6O-05640) [Not Lodged] 7. Jackie Dunbar (S6O-05641) To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will support apprenticeships. 8. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05642) To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to reduce the number of violent and disruptive incidents in schools.
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Thursday 5th March 2026 noon
First Minister’s Questions - Main Chamber
1. Russell Findlay (S6F-04718) Question to be taken in Chamber. 2. Anas Sarwar (S6F-04719) Question to be taken in Chamber. 3. Ross Greer (S6F-04720) Question to be taken in Chamber. 4. Kenneth Gibson (S6F-04721) To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement. 5. Stephen Kerr (S6F-04723) To ask the First Minister, in light of the recently published Commission on School Reform manifesto warning that the curriculum for excellence has been poorly implemented and is harming long-term prospects, what the Scottish Government's position is on whether a lack of clear, nationally specified curriculum content and standards has contributed to declining attainment and inconsistency across Scotland’s schools. 6. Katy Clark (S6F-04731) To ask the First Minister, in light of the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day being equal rights and equal justice, what action the Scottish Government is taking to improve the legal rights of women and girls.
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Tuesday 24th February 2026
Topical Questions - Main Chamber
1. Evelyn Tweed (S6T-02909) To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with SEPA and Scottish Water regarding the serious diesel pollution incident that has taken place in the River Dochart and the environmental risk to the wider River Tay system following reports that diesel spread to Loch Tay over the weekend. 2. Stephen Kerr (S6T-02910) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported disclosure that £96.2 million has been spent by NHS Scotland on damages, legal expenses and associated costs linked to maternity and obstetric care. 3. Jamie Greene (S6T-02917) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that Audit Scotland will investigate investment arrangements at ScotWind.
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Thursday 19th February 2026 2:30 p.m.
Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber
Portfolio: Education and Skills 1. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05539) To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any link between social media use and violent disruption in classrooms in Scotland. 2. Emma Roddick (S6O-05540) To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the Education (Scotland) Act 2025, how the new body, Qualifications Scotland, will ensure that the Learner Interest Committee is representative of all of Scotland, including rural and island areas and neurodivergent learners. 3. Ariane Burgess (S6O-05541) To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting apprenticeships for care experienced young people, particularly in rural and island areas. 4. Alasdair Allan (S6O-05542) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Childminding Association regarding the improvement of access to childcare across the Western Isles, both for children under three and three- to five-year-olds. 5. Emma Harper (S6O-05543) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle racism in secondary schools. 6. Sue Webber (S6O-05544) To ask the Scottish Government what the education secretary's position is on concerns that, in light of the national review timeline, victims of grooming gangs may have to wait up to 18 months before ministers decide whether to establish a full public inquiry. 7. Katy Clark (S6O-05545) [Not Lodged] 8. Jamie Hepburn (S6O-05546) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of its draft Budget 2026-27 on the college sector.
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Tuesday 10th February 2026
Topical Questions - Main Chamber
Jackie Baillie (S6T-02884) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that a former Chief Nursing Officer offered the parents of Sophia Smith £20,000 and a holiday following her death in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in 2017. Stephen Kerr (S6T-02885) To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the final report and recommendations of the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission, in light of the reported high levels of public concern regarding the findings. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV
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Thursday 5th February 2026 11:40 a.m.
General Questions - Main Chamber
Mark Ruskell (S6O-05467) To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to ensure the safety of people seeking asylum who are housed in hotels across Perth. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05468) To ask the Scottish Government what the implications of its draft Budget 2026-27 are for the provision of a new medical centre for Lochgelly.  Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05469) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what work it is doing to improve access to thrombectomy services across the Scottish Borders. Ariane Burgess (S6O-05470) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether voluntary reporting of mortality data in the salmon farming industry provides sufficient transparency and animal welfare protection. Sue Webber (S6O-05471) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in the current parliamentary session on preventing gender-based violence in relation to non-fatal strangulation. Maggie Chapman (S6O-05472) To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that the local authorities involved with the RAAC Housing Leadership Group are engaging appropriately and are including residents and RAAC campaigners in their activities. Colin Beattie (S6O-05473) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Action 20 of the Housing to 2040 strategy to "streamline and accelerate the adaptations system". Stephen Kerr (S6O-05474) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the culture of whistleblowing in the NHS. Submitting member has a registered interest. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV
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Thursday 5th February 2026 9 a.m.
5th Meeting, 2026 (Session 6)
The committee will meet at 9:00am at T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room and will be broadcast on www.scottishparliament.tv. 1. Decisions on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5 and 6 in private. 2. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2026-27 from— Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Julie Humphreys, Director Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice, Stephen Kerr, Director for Social Security, and Adele Corner, Finance Lead, Social Justice, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will take evidence on the Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] from— Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Kyle Murray, Procedural and International Policy Team Leader, and Alex MacNeil, Solicitor, Social Security Futures and New Benefits Branch, Scottish Government. 4. Subordinate legislation: Shirley-Anne Somerville (Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice) to move—S6M-20455—That the Social Justice and Social Security Committee recommends that the Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved. 5. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27: The Committee will consider the evidence heard under item 2. 6. Job Start Payment: The Committee will consider its approach to scrutiny. For further information, contact the Clerk to the Committee, Diane Barr on 85220 or at [email protected]
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Thursday 29th January 2026 2:15 p.m.
Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber
Portfolio: Education and Skills Martin Whitfield (S6O-05443) [Not Lodged] Alexander Stewart (S6O-05444) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of permanent teaching posts for newly qualified teachers. Alexander Burnett (S6O-05445) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the recruitment of teachers in rural areas. Willie Rennie (S6O-05446) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that newly qualified teachers are able to secure stable, long-term employment, in light of recent reports that only one in four newly qualified teachers secured permanent posts in 2024-25. George Adam (S6O-05447) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05448) To ask the Scottish Government how many new teachers, who qualified in the last three years, are now in permanent teaching posts. James Dornan (S6O-05449) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on raising attainment levels in literacy and numeracy and closing any gap in attainment between children from the least and most deprived areas. Michael Matheson (S6O-05450) [Not Lodged] Watch on Scottish Parliament TV
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Thursday 29th January 2026 2 p.m.
Portfolio Questions: Education and Skills - Main Chamber
Portfolio: Education and Skills Martin Whitfield (S6O-05443) [Not Lodged] Alexander Stewart (S6O-05444) To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of permanent teaching posts for newly qualified teachers. Alexander Burnett (S6O-05445) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the recruitment of teachers in rural areas. Willie Rennie (S6O-05446) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that newly qualified teachers are able to secure stable, long-term employment, in light of recent reports that only one in four newly qualified teachers secured permanent posts in 2024-25. George Adam (S6O-05447) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05448) To ask the Scottish Government how many new teachers, who qualified in the last three years, are now in permanent teaching posts. James Dornan (S6O-05449) To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on raising attainment levels in literacy and numeracy and closing any gap in attainment between children from the least and most deprived areas. Michael Matheson (S6O-05450) [Not Lodged] Watch on Scottish Parliament TV
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Thursday 22nd January 2026 2 p.m.
Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing - Main Chamber
Portfolio: Social Justice and Housing Bob Doris (S6O-05411) To ask the Scottish Government how it supports local authorities to investigate short-term lets that are operating without planning permission or registration. Stephen Kerr (S6O-05412) To ask the Scottish Government how many people in 2024-25 no longer received the Scottish Child Payment because they moved off benefits. Annabelle Ewing (S6O-05413) To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to respond to the housing emergency in Fife. Tim Eagle (S6O-05414) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many new homes have been delivered as a result of the Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund. Maurice Golden (S6O-05415) To ask the Scottish Government what measures it has taken to address household food insecurity. Clare Adamson (S6O-05416) To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to coordinate housing support services more effectively with health, social care and justice services, so that housing is fully integrated within wider public services, and no one is left behind when accessing support. Marie McNair (S6O-05417) To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to promote the take-up of Pension Age Disability Payment. Rachael Hamilton (S6O-05418) To ask the Scottish Government what impact the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 will have on social security in Scotland. Watch on Scottish Parliament TV
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