Claire Baker
Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2007 - present day
About Claire Baker
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6769
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Ore Valley Business Centre
93 Main St
Lochgelly
Fife
KY5 9AF
Phone: 01592 786 726
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Cross-party groups
Claire is a member of 12 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Creative Economy
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture and Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Food
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Claire has 2 parliamentary and government roles
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Appointed Member
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Claire has 1 party role
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Drugs Policy
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Claire has had 32 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
20 September 2018 - 14 September 2021
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Branch Executive
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Labour
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Tourism
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on External Affairs
Scottish Labour
11 January 2018 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 - 11 January 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
28 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Democracy
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Labour
19 September 2012 - 08 January 2015
Rural Affairs Climate Change and Environment Committee
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Labour
23 June 2011 - 19 September 2012
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Substitute Member
14 June 2011 - 21 December 2011
Education and Culture Committee
Deputy Convener
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Labour
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Education and Culture Committee
Member
01 April 2008 - 22 March 2011
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Higher Education
Scottish Labour
15 September 2010 - 22 March 2011
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
02 October 2008 - 22 March 2011
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Member
02 October 2008 - 15 September 2010
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
01 May 2008 - 01 October 2008
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Public Petitions Committee
Member
20 September 2007 - 01 May 2008
Audit Committee
Member
27 June 2007 - 01 May 2008
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Claire'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 Claire Baker. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
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]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
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.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Buffalo Farm Limited’s Founders Club. In exchange for a refundable joining fee, I receive 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]
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]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Claire Baker 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.
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2024
Deputy Convener
The Convener: "Our next item of business is to choose a deputy convener. Before doing so, I thank Colin Beattie, who has fulfilled that role since the start of this parliamentary session…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2024
Tied Pubs (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 [Draft]
The Convener: "Our next item of business is evidence taking on a draft Scottish statutory instrument. I welcome Tom Arthur, the Minister for Employment and Investment, who is joining us online…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2024
Interests
The Convener (Claire Baker): "Good morning, and welcome to the 20th meeting of the Economy and Fair Work Committee in 2024. Apologies have been received this morning from Willie Coffey. Bob Doris is attending as a substitute…
Chamber meeting date: 13 June 2024
Public Gallery Admissions Process
Claire Baker (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body): "Our key priorities for admitting visitors to the public gallery are ensuring public safety, minimising disruption to chamber business and the security of the Parliament…
Chamber meeting date: 13 June 2024
Catering Produce and Products (Source)
Claire Baker (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body): "Catering services at the Scottish Parliament are provided through our service partner, Sodexo. There is a focus on using local and seasonal products where possible…
Votes
How Claire Baker has voted in Parliament
Find out how Claire Baker 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 Claire Baker in Parliament
Find out what motions Claire Baker has submitted recently.
Celebrates the Success of Boxing Scotland’s, Fife Region Boxers on Qualifying for the GB Junior and Youth Three Nations Championships
St Mungo's RC Primary, Alloa, Celebrates Achieving Reading Schools Gold Accreditation from the Scottish Book Trust
Questions
Questions Claire Baker has asked
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: 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 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: 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: 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
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many community first responders have been trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service, to date, broken down by parliamentary region."
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what role existing first responder groups have in assisting the Scottish Ambulance Service response in rural areas of the Mid Scotland and Fife region."
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government with what types of emergency call community first responders trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service are trained to assist."
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government within what radius of distance from an incident community first responders trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service are asked to assist."
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 June 2024
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to the Scottish Ambulance Service on the objectives of its community first responders programme."
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 June 2024