Alexander Stewart
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
About Alexander Stewart
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6134
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
31 Canmore Street
Dunfermline
Fife
KY12 7NU
Phone: 01383 720530
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Alexander is a member of 2 committees
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee
Deputy Convener
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Alexander is a member of 9 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Heart and Circulatory Diseases
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Stroke
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Alexander has 1 parliamentary and government role
Congress Of Local And Regional Authorities Of The Council Of Europe
Member
Party Roles
Alexander has 3 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on External Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Constitution
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Alexander has had 26 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 June 2023 - 14 March 2024
Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee
Member
25 May 2022 - 29 June 2023
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
23 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Older People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Just Transition
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Fair Work
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 September 2021
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Planning
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 03 September 2019
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 17 May 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
09 March 2017 - 29 June 2017
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Alexander'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 Alexander Stewart. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 7 October to 13 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food and transport, amounted to £2,429.96 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 8 November 2023]
From 4th to 8th July 2022 I visited Munich and Berlin, Germany, as part of a cross-Party delegation from the Scottish Parliament, meeting Parliamentarians, public officials and business representatives, as a guest of the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation, meals and translation services amounted to £1460 and were paid by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (a political research foundation of Munich, Germany). [Registered 2 August 2022]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
Until December 2022 I was the Honorary President of the Ribbon of Poppies Project. [Registered 11 November 2020; Amended interest 5 March 2024, Ceased interest 5 March 2024]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 1 December 2023]
I was awarded the MBE, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2016 and it was presented on 4 July 2016 at the Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh.
I am a trustee of The Trojan Women Project (Registered Scottish Charity) which creates a platform for Syrian refugees to tell their own stories through drama.
Until 31 May 2023 I was the Vice Moderator of the Society of the High Constables of the City of Perth for 2022 – 2024. [Registered 7 June 2022, Amended interest 24 May 2023, Ceased interest 24 May 2023]
Until 31 May 2023 I was a member of the 3rd Division, High Constables, City of Perth. [Amended interest 24 May 2023, Ceased interest 24 May 2023]
I am a member of the Order of St John.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Alexander Stewart 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: 9 May 2024
Suicide Rate
7. Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that Scotland has the highest suicide rate in the United Kingdom, with young men being three times more likely to die than women. (S6F-03103)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Dental Care (Older People in Care Settings)
8. Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure good dental care provision for older people in care settings. (S6O-03403)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
World Asthma Day 2024
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I am delighted to make a contribution to this debate, and I thank Emma Harper, who is a fellow member and co-convener of the cross-party group on lung health, for securing it…
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Unborn Victims of Violence
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "This afternoon’s debate has provided an opportunity to explore this important issue in detail, and I am grateful for the opportunity to close the debate on behalf of the Scottish Conservatives…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 2 May 2024
Review of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Good morning. You have all talked about the challenges and opportunities that are appearing because of the framework…
Votes
How Alexander Stewart has voted in Parliament
Find out how Alexander Stewart has voted recently.
Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 49 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Appointment of Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 57 against, 3 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 52 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Implementing the Cass Review in Scotland
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 71 for, 30 against, 20 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Supporting Scotland’s Colleges
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Alexander Stewart in Parliament
Find out what motions Alexander Stewart has submitted recently.
Charitable Fundraising by the Stirling and District Classic Car Club's Bridge of Allan Show
Funding Boost for 19 Community Groups from Across Auchtertool, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
Cancer Research UK's Big Hike to be Held in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park for the First Time
Questions
Questions Alexander Stewart has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it can ensure that the public has confidence in the arts and culture sector."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 7 May 2024
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that Scotland has the highest suicide rate in the UK, with young men being three times more likely to die than women."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure good dental care provision for older people in care settings."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) regarding how it makes use of section 16 of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002, in order to keep the Scottish Parliament informed of cases where public organisations have failed to comply with the SPSO's recommendations as…
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 1 May 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates its recent announcement on changes to its net zero targets will have on the development of a green economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of recent reports that one in 10 planned operations in the NHS were cancelled this January, what steps it is taking to reduce the rate of cancelled operations."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 April 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the costs associated with the production and publication of the paper, An independent Scotland’s place in the world."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to spend the £295 million in Barnett consequential funding arising from the UK Government’s 2024 Spring Budget."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to address the lack of a uniform approach across Scotland for the treatment of people with severe asthma, and the particular problems for smaller centres, as highlighted in the Respiratory Care Action Plan 2021-2026."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 March 2024
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken towards an equitable approach to diagnosis across all NHS boards for severe asthma."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 March 2024
See all of Alexander Stewart's questions submitted in Parliament