Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2007 - present day
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Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
02 October 2008 - 22 March 2011
Member
15 September 2010 - 22 March 2011
Substitute 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
Substitute Member
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
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 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]
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: 10 October 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "The first stage of hearings in the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh has concluded…
Chamber meeting date: 9 October 2024
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I am pleased to open the debate, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the chamber…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 9 October 2024
The Convener (Claire Baker): "Good morning, and welcome to the 26th meeting in 2024 of the Economy and Fair Work Committee. Our first item of business is to decide whether to take items 5 and 6 in private. Are members content to do so? Members indicated agreement."
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 9 October 2024
The Convener: "Item 2 is an evidence session on a Scottish statutory instrument. I welcome Ivan McKee, the Minister for Public Finance, who is joined by Ross Grimley, a solicitor, and Iain Moore, the head of procurement policy, from the Scottish Government…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 9 October 2024
The Convener: "Our next item of business is an evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Kate Forbes…
Find out how Claire Baker has voted recently.
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 10, 2024
Result 94 for, 0 against, 7 abstained, 28 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024
Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Ross Greer, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 68 for, 27 against, 20 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024
Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 64 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 65 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Result 68 for, 48 against, 1 abstained, 12 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: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to monitor changes in rail passenger activity following the end of the ScotRail peak fares removal pilot on 27 September 2024."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 19 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how information on the ScotRail peak fares removal pilot was targeted at (a) those on lower incomes and (b) non-rail users."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 16 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with Harland & Wolff regarding the future of its construction yards at Methil and Arnish."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 11 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving access to NHS dentistry for patients in the Mid Scotland and Fife region."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 27 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-16692 by Natalie Don on 27 April 2023, whether it will provide an update on how it has progressed towards its commitment to deliver free breakfasts for all (a) primary and (b) special school children."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 10 September 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 10 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current national school clothing grant level is for eligible (a) primary and (b) secondary school pupils; when the most recent increase to the grants took place, and when the next increase to the grants is due to take place."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS representatives regarding the risks of choking during consensual sexual activity, including in relation to guidance issued to medical professionals."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what data collection it is undertaking in relation to violence within consensual sexual activity, including on the prevalence of choking."
Answered by Angela Constance on 10 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to raise awareness among the public of the risks of choking during consensual sexual activity."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether Fife Council will be given assistance under the Bellwin Scheme."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024