Scottish Labour
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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17 June 2021 - 13 November 2024
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16 November 2023 - 31 January 2024
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01 February 2023 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
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31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
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30 November 2021 - 10 April 2023
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30 November 2021 - 10 April 2023
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30 November 2021 - 10 April 2023
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29 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
Substitute Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
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19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
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02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 04 October 2018
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
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25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
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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 Smyth. The date of their initial statement was 05 June 2021.
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From 9 February to 13 February 2024 I visited California, USA, as part of a cross-party delegation of MSPs, meeting health professionals, family members of individuals who had used the state’s End of Life Options Act, Senators and representatives of organisations who provide information about the provisions of the Act. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation and meals amounted to £2,694 and were paid by the permissible donor Dignity in Dying (a not-for-profit organisation that campaigns for a change in the law on assisted dying, of 181 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2JT). [Registered 8 March 2024]
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Until 4 May 2017, when I stood down, I was a senior councillor for Dumfries and Galloway Council (of English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD). I worked approximately 20 hours per week and I received remuneration of between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum. I donated my salary to local and national good causes/charities. I do not believe this meets the prejudice test.
I am a member of GMB Union.
I am Chairperson of the Dumfries and Galloway Fairtrade Steering Group.
I am a member of Unite the Union.
I am a member of the League Against Cruel Sports.
I am Chairperson of the Eastriggs Railway Station Action Group (ERSAG).
I am member of the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Until 31 May 2016 I was a volunteer coordinator at Parkinson’s UK, a charity organisation (of 215 Vauxhaull Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EJ). I received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and worked 35 hours per week. I do not believe this meets the prejudice test.
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: 14 January 2025
Colin Smyth (South Scotland) (Lab): "The cabinet secretary referred to funding for the warmer homes Scotland scheme. What discussions has she had with her colleagues on the Government’s consistent failure to spend the budget that it sets aside for area-based energy efficiency projects…
Chamber meeting date: 14 January 2025
Colin Smyth (South Scotland) (Lab): "I welcome the debate and the fact that, as a result of the record funding settlement from the UK Government to this Parliament of an extra £5…
Chamber meeting date: 9 January 2025
3. Colin Smyth (South Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the data from the pupil census supplementary statistics, which reportedly shows that the number of pupils with additional support needs in Dumfries and Galloway increased by over 1,000 between 2019 and 2023. (S6O-04171)"
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 8 January 2025
The Convener (Colin Smyth): "Good morning, everyone, and happy new year. Welcome to the first meeting in 2025 of the Economy and Fair Work Committee. Our first agenda item is a decision on taking items 3, 4 and 5 in private. Are members content to take those items in private…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 8 January 2025
The Convener: "Our next item of business is an evidence session on the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 budget, which was published on 4 December, along with the Government’s response to the committee’s pre-budget letter…
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Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Michael Marra
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 24 for, 64 against, 28 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 69 for, 23 against, 26 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Liz Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 29 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Supported by: Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 9, 2025
Result 68 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 9, 2025
Result 27 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Colin Smyth has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last discussed plans to reduce delayed discharge with NHS Dumfries and Galloway."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 20 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported call from UK campaign group, Wild Justice, to (a) return Brodifacoum to its pre-April 2016 approval status, so that it can be used in strict "internal areas" within buildings, and (b) limit its use to professional pest control companies."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 8 January 2025
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost has been to NatureScot of removing invasive Sitka spruce growing on peat bogs and within mixed native woodlands in each of the last five years."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 7 January 2025
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the data from the Pupils Census Supplementary Statistics, which reportedly shows that the number of pupils with additional support needs in Dumfries and Galloway increased by over 1,000 between 2019 and 2023."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 4 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the request from the A77 Action Group for the establishment of a task force to consider issues relating to the impact of the reported increased use of full road closures on the A77."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 December 2024
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Public Health Scotland’s recent NHS dental monitoring report, which indicates that almost 40% of adults in Dumfries and Galloway are not registered with an NHS dentist."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 December 2024
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 25 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported calls from community groups for a pause on processing planning applications for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), in light of reports that there is currently 100GW of energy storage in the National Grid connection "queue" but the Electricity Systems Operator's Future Energy…
Answered by Gillian Martin on 20 November 2024
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 November 2024
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reported calls to widen access to Scotland’s Redress Scheme to allow survivors of abuse at Fornethy House to seek redress."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 November 2024
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with rail companies whose trains pass through Carstairs railway station but do not stop there about increasing the frequency of rail services from Carstairs."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 14 November 2024
Asked by: Smyth, Colin, South Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to calls for improved regulation of non-healthcare professionals who carry out medical aesthetic treatments, such as Botox and dermal fillers."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 5 November 2024