Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2007 - present day
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Scottish Labour
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23 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
Convener
23 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 28 December 2022
Scottish Labour
20 September 2018 - 14 September 2021
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
11 January 2018 - 06 September 2018
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 - 11 January 2018
Member
28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
28 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
19 September 2012 - 08 January 2015
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
23 June 2011 - 19 September 2012
Substitute Member
14 June 2011 - 21 December 2011
Deputy Convener
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Member
01 April 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
15 September 2010 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
02 October 2008 - 22 March 2011
Member
02 October 2008 - 15 September 2010
Substitute Member
01 May 2008 - 01 October 2008
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Member
20 September 2007 - 01 May 2008
Member
27 June 2007 - 01 May 2008
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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 Claire Baker. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2021.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 19-27 August 2022, I attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference 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 of meals of approximately £158 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 18 May 2023]
No registrable interests
I own, jointly with my husband, a flat in Aberdeen with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 with gross rental income of up to £5,000 per annum.
No registrable interests
On Saturday 5 February 2022 I attended the Scotland v England rugby match at BT Murrayfield as guests of Openreach. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was approximately £600. [Registered 10 February 2022]
On Sunday 24th November 2024 I attended the Scotland v Australia rugby match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as a guest of Vodafone. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was £550. [Registered 27 November 2024]
Until March 2024 I was a member of the Buffalo Farm Limited’s Founders Club. In exchange for a refundable joining fee, I received an annual product voucher per Founders Club membership, issued annually in arrears and equal to 10% of each joining fee per annum. [Registered 10 June 2022, Amended interest 2 August 2024, Ceased interest 2 August 2024]
I own, jointly with my husband, a house in France with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. [Registered 2 August 2024]
On Saturday 24 February 2024 I attended the Scotland v England rugby match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as a guest of BT Group. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was £550. [Registered 27 November 2024]
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 December 2024
8. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase active patient registrations with NHS dentists. (S6O-04136)"
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "It is important to recognise that, in the survey that Michelle Thomson referred to, the figure of a third of people who had experienced choking during consensual sex includes men and women…
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "Can the cabinet secretary confirm the extent of the cut to the active travel budget in the 2025-26 proposals? Spokes estimate the cut to be not £20 million but in excess of £40 million."
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I congratulate David Torrance on today’s debate on Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club’s success in securing a significant award from Foundation Scotland’s tackling inequalities fund…
Chamber meeting date: 5 December 2024
6. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve rail services for passengers in the Mid Scotland and Fife region. (S6O-04078)"
Find out how Claire Baker has voted recently.
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Result 96 for, 0 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Claire Baker has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how the terms of reference of the Retail Industry Leadership Group are being reviewed to better incorporate smaller businesses, and when any revised terms of reference will be published."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress the Retail Industry Leadership Group has made on delivering its priority objectives, including a (a) Fair Work Agreement, (b) Just Transition Plan and (c) skills audit and action plan for the sector."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication of the report, Dignity for Drivers, by ASLEF, what impact the proposed reductions in ScotRail station ticket office opening hours will have on driver access to toilet facilities."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when CalMac will begin the crew familiarisation process on the MV (a) Isle of Islay and (b)Loch Indaal."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the publication of the report, Dignity for Drivers, by ASLEF, what steps it is taking in Scotland to address the issue raised suggesting that there is a lack of satisfactory toilet facilities for train drivers."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken across the rail network in Scotland to improve access to good quality toilet facilities for (a) drivers, (b) train crew, (c) track workers and (d) other staff."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when CMAL will take delivery of the MV (a) Isle of Islay and (b) Loch Indaal."
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-02170 by Fiona Hyslop on 5 November 2024, what its response is to reported concerns that the "redeployment of some ScotRail staff to provide more and better assistance for passengers" might lead to staff sometimes being moved from the station at which they are usually based,…
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6T-02170 by Fiona Hyslop on 5 November 2024, what its response is to reported concerns that the "redeployment of some ScotRail staff to provide more and better assistance for passengers" and a reduction in ScotRail ticket office opening hours, might affect the (a) opening hours of…
Answer expected on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase active patient registrations with NHS dentists."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2024