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MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh (Constituency) 2011 - present day
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 March 2024 - 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
23 June 2021 - 17 June 2024
Deputy Convener
24 June 2021 - 01 September 2021
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
29 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Member
28 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Chair
16 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Member
13 September 2017 - 24 May 2018
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
07 September 2016 - 28 September 2016
Member
18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Member
01 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Member
29 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Convener
04 September 2012 - 18 September 2012
Substitute Member
16 June 2011 - 29 June 2011
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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 Colin Beattie. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2021.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
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]
No registrable interests
Until 19 April 2024 I owned a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 from which I received gross income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. [Amended interest 22 April 2024, Ceased interest 22 April 2024]
Until 6 June 2024 I owned a 50% share in a commercial property in Fife with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000 from which I received a 50% share of gross income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. [Amended interest 5 August 2024, Ceased interest 5 August 2024]
I am an unremunerated director of, and own 50% of the issued share capital of, Ben Sheann Enterprises Limited.
I am Vice-Chair of the National Mining Museum of Scotland. I receive no remuneration for this role. [Amended interest 23 September 2021, Amended interest 9 March 2022]
I am an unremunerated Director of the National Library of Scotland Foundation.
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.
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 19 December 2024
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP): "I will carry on from where the convener left off. I am looking at the “Alcohol Framework 2018” and the obstacles that have been encountered in delivering the commitments in the framework…
Meeting of the Commission meeting date: 18 December 2024
The Chair: "Our next agenda item is to take evidence on Audit Scotland’s budget proposal for 2025-26. Members can find a copy of the budget proposal, along with the covering letter from the Auditor General, in paper 1 of the meeting papers…
Meeting of the Commission meeting date: 18 December 2024
The Chair (Colin Beattie): "Good morning, everybody, and welcome to the second meeting in 2024 of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit. The first item on the agenda is a decision on whether to take agenda item 3 in private. Do we agree to take that item in private…
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP): "I understand that the Scottish Government contacted NHS board leaders two weeks ago to outline a changed approach to the planning of services in NHS Scotland, focusing on moving to population-level planning…
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP): "Can the minister outline the increase in Scotland’s renewable energy generation capacity as a result of developments such as onshore and offshore wind and solar energy?"
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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 not voted
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 not voted
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 voted for
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 for
Vote Passed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is being provided to independent businesses in (a) rural and (b) small communities."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 16 December 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to independent businesses in rural and small communities."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the arts should be protected for the town of Musselburgh and the people of East Lothian."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 7 November 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it collaborates with local authorities to monitor teacher numbers and staffing needs across council areas."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Midlothian and East Lothian councils regarding the financial impact of national policies, in light of reports of their constrained budgets."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what it is doing to ensure access to primary care in areas that have a high projected population growth."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 June 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out any analysis of the potential impact that a policy to reduce net migration to the UK would have on its long-term labour market strategy."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Sherrifhall roundabout project."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 May 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps are being taken to tackle bullying in schools."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Beattie, Colin, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
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