Alex Rowley
Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2017 - present day
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - 2017
Former MSP for Cowdenbeath (Constituency) 2014 - 2016
Independent
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2017 - 2017
About Alex Rowley
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: alexrowley.org
X (previously known as Twitter): @AlexRowleyFife
Facebook: Alex's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6826
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Ore Valley Business Centre
93 Main Street
Lochgelly
KY5 9AF
Phone: 01592 786725
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Alex is a member of 1 committee
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Alex is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Housing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Industrial Communities
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Alex does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Alex has 1 party role
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Alex has had 27 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Infrastructure
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Connectivity
Scottish Labour
26 November 2020 - 04 May 2021
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
09 January 2018 - 04 May 2021
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
25 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Substitute Member
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Labour
16 November 2020 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Jobs and Fair Work
Scottish Labour
10 September 2019 - 25 November 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
02 September 2019 - 16 November 2020
Party Spokesperson on Brexit
Scottish Labour
02 September 2019 - 16 November 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Labour
21 November 2018 - 04 September 2019
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
04 October 2018 - 02 September 2019
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 02 September 2019
Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Labour
15 November 2018 - 21 November 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
11 January 2018 - 30 October 2018
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
09 January 2018 - 29 March 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 - 15 November 2017
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 15 November 2017
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 15 November 2017
Party Spokesperson on Social Security
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 15 November 2017
Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Labour
14 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Labour
25 February 2014 - 02 September 2015
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
06 January 2015 - 12 May 2015
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Labour
06 January 2015 - 12 May 2015
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
25 February 2014 - 08 January 2015
European and External Relations Committee
Member
Register of interests
Alex'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 Alex Rowley. The date of their initial statement was 14 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am on the board of directors of Scotland’s Future Forum, I receive no remuneration for this role. [Registered 20 December 2021]
I am a member of the Fife Council pension scheme.
I am a member of the trade union Unison.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Alex Rowley 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: 26 June 2024
Climate Emergency
Alex Rowley (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "Certainly, the free fares for under-22s are welcome, but the reality is that someone might have a bus pass but cannot get a bus. Bus services in a lot of our communities are in utter chaos. Do you accept that we need to look at total bus provision?"
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
West Coast Ferry Services
Alex Rowley (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "Does Mr Simpson agree that we need to consider every port in moving forward with the ferries, to ensure that the infrastructure is in place for the fleet of smaller vessels, which will be electric…
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2024
Scottish Ambulance Service (Scheduled Care Transport)
6. Alex Rowley (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that scheduled care transport provided by the Scottish Ambulance Service is accessible to all patients who need it. (S6O-03602)"
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2024
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statistics 2022
Alex Rowley (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "Despite the positive spin, the statement is a statement about failure, and it should be acknowledged as such. In the early days, the Scottish National Party Government went for the low-hanging fruit, as it would be described…
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2024
Growing the Economy
Alex Rowley (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "In the brief time that I have, I want to talk about education, skills and the failure of joined-up government, which sits at the heart of many of our current problems in Scotland. I have always believed that Scotland’s greatest asset is its people…
Votes
How Alex Rowley has voted in Parliament
Find out how Alex Rowley has voted recently.
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 50 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 24, 2024
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 116 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 8 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 68 for, 0 against, 46 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Alex Rowley in Parliament
Find out what motions Alex Rowley has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Alex Rowley has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the cost was for each producer of applying for an exemption from the proposed Deposit Return Scheme before it was delayed in June 2023."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 June 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the cost was of (a) processing and (b) any projected lost revenue resulting from each of the exemptions granted to producers from the proposed Deposit Return Scheme."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 June 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many producers applied for an exemption from the proposed Deposit Return Scheme before it was delayed in June 2023, and what percentage of these producers used glass packaging."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 June 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential impact on its rail freight strategy, what discussions it has had with the UK Government to ensure that any upgrade to rail connections between Wembley and the Channel Tunnel rail freight depot would benefit rail freight transportation from Scotland to continental Europe."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 21 June 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it holds regular discussions with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency regarding maritime safety compliance on privately-operated ferry routes in Scotland, and, if so, when the MV Alfred was last discussed."
Answer expected on 15 July 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many sailings under the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract with CalMac Ferries have been provided by the MV Alfred since May 2023."
Answer expected on 15 July 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total value is of the time charter agreements that it has signed with Pentland Ferries for the MV Alfred between April 2023 and July 2024."
Answer expected on 15 July 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an estimate of the amount of revenue that Peel Ports has received from car parking charges at Ardrossan Harbour since 2012."
Answer expected on 15 July 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will issue a statement on the safety of the MV Alfred, in light of the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s report into the grounding of the vessel at Swona Island on 5 July 2022."
Answer expected on 15 July 2024
Asked by: Rowley, Alex, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 17 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will take urgent steps to ensure that trade unions' organising staff at CalMac Ferries can have direct discussions with the consultants commissioned by Transport Scotland to conduct the due diligence of a Teckal-compliant direct award of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract from 1 October 2024 to…
Answer expected on 15 July 2024