Sue Webber
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2021 - present day
About Sue Webber
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: suewebber.uk
X (previously known as Twitter): @suejwebber
Facebook: Sue's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5948
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Sue is a member of 2 committees
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Sue is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women's Health
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Sue has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Sue does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Sue has had 10 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Drugs Policy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2022 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Mental Wellbeing
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
22 September 2021 - 22 June 2022
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
25 May 2022 - 31 May 2022
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
23 September 2021 - 25 May 2022
Health Social Care and Sport Committee
Member
16 September 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
16 September 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Women's Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
16 September 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 - 23 September 2021
Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee
Member
08 September 2021 - 22 September 2021
Health Social Care and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Sue'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 Sue Webber. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until May 2022 I was a local authority councillor with the City of Edinburgh Council (of City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spent approximately 21 hours a week on this role. I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum, which included the use of a laptop, mobile phone and iPad. My salary was donated via the Give as You Earn Scheme directly through HR Payroll. I received the final payment in May 2022. [Amended interest 22 February 2023]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 17 February 2023]
Voluntary
On 5 August 2023 I and two guests attended the Scotland v France rugby international at Murrayfield as guests of TikTok UK (of 4 Lindsey St, Barbican, London EC1A 9HP). The total value of the 3 tickets was approximately £180. [Registered 30 November 2023]
On 24 February 2024 I attended the Scotland v England Calcutta Cup match at Murrayfield as a guest of BT. The total value of the ticket and hospitality was £250. [Registered 26 February 2024]
I am a Board Member/Trustee of Pentlands Community Space. [Amended 22 February 2023]
I am a Board Member of Wester Hailes Land and Property Trust. [Amended 22 February 2023]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Sue Webber 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
Edinburgh International Book Festival (Viability)
2. Sue Webber (Lothian) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Edinburgh International Book Festival, in light of reports that the Fossil Free Books campaign has threatened its viability. (S6O-03622)"
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
Winchburgh (Railway Station)
3. Sue Webber (Lothian) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide further details of the progress that it has made regarding the delivery of a railway station in Winchburgh, including the date by which it anticipates the business case and cost will be finalised…
Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 19 June 2024
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/147)
The Convener: "The next agenda item is consideration of subordinate legislation. The regulations are being considered under the negative procedure.…
Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 19 June 2024
Interests
The Convener (Sue Webber): "Good morning, and welcome to the 20th meeting in 2024 of the Education, Children and Young People Committee. We have apologies from Stephanie Callaghan…
Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting date: 19 June 2024
Deputy Convener
The Convener: "Agenda item 2 is to choose a new deputy convener…
Votes
How Sue Webber has voted in Parliament
Find out how Sue Webber 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 Sue Webber in Parliament
Find out what motions Sue Webber has submitted recently.
Professor Juliet MacArthur, Named Joint Winner of the Inspiring Excellence – Nursing Research and Innovation Award at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024
West Lothian Nurse, Frances Aitken, Named Winner of the Mental Health Nursing Award at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024
Professor Lis Neubeck Named Winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024
Questions
Questions Sue Webber has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Edinburgh International Book Festival, in light of reports that the Fossil *Free* Books campaign has threatened its viability."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will conduct a comprehensive impact assessment of the potential legalisation of e-scooters, specifically focusing on the implications for disabled people and those with sight loss."
Answer expected on 17 July 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific measures it plans to implement to ensure the safety of people with sight loss, in light of the anticipated legalisation and potential public hire trials of e-scooters."
Answer expected on 17 July 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to involve and consult with disability advocacy groups, including those representing people with sight loss, in the development and implementation of any e-scooter legislation and trials."
Answer expected on 17 July 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide further details of the progress that it has made regarding the delivery of a railway station in Winchburgh, including the date by which it anticipates the business case and cost will be finalised."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 June 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 June 2024
"To ask the First Minister what progress the Scottish Government has made in reducing drug-related harm, in light of the latest quarterly statistics showing a 17% increase in suspected drug deaths."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 June 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to address the rise in unemployment in Edinburgh as recently reported by the ONS."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government regarding the elimination of cervical cancer in Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 May 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-24755 by Jenni Minto on 6 February 2024, whether it will provide an update on what the status of the Expert Group is that was established to lead on scoping work to consider and provide recommendations on how Scotland will work towards reaching the targets set by the World Health…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 May 2024
Asked by: Webber, Sue, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has agreed a date by which cervical cancer will be eliminated in Scotland, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO)."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 May 2024