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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Nicola Sturgeon

Scottish National Party

MSP for Glasgow Southside (Constituency) 2011 - present day

Former MSP for Glasgow Govan (Constituency) 2007 - 2011

Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2007

About Nicola Sturgeon

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0141 424 1174
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Unit 3
Govanhill Workspace
69 Dixon Road
Glasgow
G42 8AT

Phone: 0141 424 1174
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Nicola is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Nicola is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Nicola does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Nicola does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Nicola has had 24 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

18 May 2021 - 27 March 2023

First Minister

Scottish Government

06 May 2021 - 27 March 2023

Party Leader

Scottish National Party

17 May 2016 - 18 May 2021

First Minister

Scottish Government

05 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Leader

Scottish National Party

19 November 2014 - 17 May 2016

First Minister

Scottish Government

14 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Party Leader

Scottish National Party

05 September 2012 - 19 November 2014

Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities

Scottish Government

25 May 2011 - 19 November 2014

Deputy First Minister

Scottish Government

05 May 2011 - 14 November 2014

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

25 May 2011 - 04 September 2012

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy

Scottish Government

17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing

Scottish Government

17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011

Deputy First Minister

Scottish Government

03 May 2007 - 22 March 2011

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

03 September 2004 - 02 April 2007

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish National Party

03 September 2003 - 30 September 2004

European and External Relations Committee

Substitute Member

04 June 2003 - 23 September 2004

Justice 2 Committee

Member

30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish National Party

30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish National Party

30 November 2001 - 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Community Care

Scottish National Party

30 November 2001 - 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish National Party

02 November 2000 - 31 March 2003

Health and Community Care Committee

Member

16 May 1999 - 30 November 2000

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish National Party

16 May 1999 - 30 November 2000

Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People

Scottish National Party

17 June 1999 - 30 November 2000

Education Culture and Sport Committee

Member

Register of interests

Nicola'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 Nicola Sturgeon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Between 30 June and 5 July 2024 I received accommodation and car travel from ITN Limited (of 200 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8X2) in respect of my appearance on the ITV General Election results programme from 4-5 July. The total cost of hotel accommodation was £2803.78 and the cost of car travel to and from the studio for rehearsals and the live programme was £329.15 (plus VAT). [Registered 7 October 2024]

On 18 September 2024 I received a payment of £252.40 from my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED (of 14 St Leonards' Place, Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland, KY3 9UL) for travel expenses incurred in respect of my appearance on the ITV General Election results programme from 4-5 July 2024 and on 30 September I received a payment from my company of £234.48 for reimbursement of expenses. [Registered 7 October 2024]

On 17 August 2023, I received £75,000 representing the first of four instalments of a book advance from Pan Macmillan (a publishing firm of Cromwell Place, Hampshire International Business Park, Lime Tree Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8YJ). I estimate that work on the book will account for around 10-15 hours per week. [Registered 10 September 2023]

Gifts

On 17 May 2023 I attended the Bank of London Rainbow Honours. The cost of the hospitality, train travel and overnight hotel accommodation for me and an aide was £1,706.30 and was met by the Diversity Umbrella Ltd (events company, company number 13534335) of C/O Sedulo 505 Albert House, 256 - 260 Old Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9DD. [Registered 8 June 2023]

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

From 7 September 2023, I am a Director and hold an ordinary £1 share in a private limited company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED (an artistic creation company, company number 781774). The share represents 100% of the issued share capital. The company does not yet have any income, but future book and related earnings will be made to it. [Registered 10 September 2023]

Voluntary

On 10 October 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £500 (plus VAT) from the Guardian for a book review written by me. [Registered 10 November 2024]

On 24 May 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £1,000 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 21 June 2024]

On 23 October 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £700 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 10 November 2024]

On 25 September 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £700 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 3 October 2024]

On 5 September 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £25,000 (plus VAT) from ITN Limited in respect of my appearance on the channel’s General Election results programme on 4 and 5 July 2024. [Registered 3 October 2024]

On 6 June 2023 I participated in a panel discussion at a conference at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London. In addition to the hospitality provided at the event, the cost of the train travel and overnight hotel accommodation for me and an aide was £1,599.60 and was met by the University College London. [Registered 8 June 2023]

On 6 December 2023 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £1,000 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 21 December 2023]

I have purchased £250 of community shares as part of a scheme to raise fund for Govanhill Baths in my constituency.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Nicola Sturgeon 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: 6 November 2024

Keeping the Promise

Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "Few, if any, issues matter more to me than this one. I know that that is true for the minister, too, and I commend her for her leadership on this mission. The Promise is not just another Government policy; it is much more fundamental than that…

Chamber meeting date: 26 September 2024

Ukraine

Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "I am pleased to speak in the debate. I associate myself with the opening remarks of the cabinet secretary and, indeed, with those of members across the chamber…

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 29 May 2024

A9 Dualling Project

Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "I will do my best to respond to that question and, in the course of today’s session, to answer questions as fully as I can…

Chamber meeting date: 17 January 2024

Decision Time

Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app did not connect, but I would have voted yes."

Chamber meeting date: 11 January 2024

Care-experienced People

Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "Does the First Minister agree that, if we are to keep the Promise, the significant progress that has already been made needs to continue and now intensify…

Votes

How Nicola Sturgeon has voted in Parliament

Find out how Nicola Sturgeon has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-15551

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Result 92 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15531

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Result 69 for, 49 against, 3 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15545

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable and Procedures for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 92 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15529.2

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 29 for, 90 against, 3 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-15529

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 73 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Nicola Sturgeon has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6W-29653

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding how such a policy could apply in Scotland, what assessment it has made of the Welsh Government’s legislative proposal to remove profit from the care of looked after children."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29651

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how many foster agencies are operational in Scotland, and, of these, how many are owned by (a) local authorities, (b) voluntary organisations and (c) private entities."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29641

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether all local authorities record instances of looked after children being separated from siblings, and, if not, which local authorities do not yet do so, and by when it anticipates that all local authorities will routinely record this data."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29654

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether its policy is for local authorities not to award contracts for the delivery of children’s residential care to profit-making companies, and, if so, by what date it anticipates that this policy will be implemented."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29643

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government which local authorities have ended the practice of excluding looked after or care experienced children from school, and by what date it anticipates that all local authorities will have done so."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29642

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the presumption against sibling separation of looked after children will be fully operational in all local authority areas."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29646

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether all local authorities record instances of looked after or care experienced young people being restrained, and, if not, which local authorities do not, and by what date it anticipates that all local authorities will record this data."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29649

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what the average cost is of a placement in residential children’s homes owned by (a) local authorities, (b) voluntary organisations and (c) private entities."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29640

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government (a) how many and (b) what percentage of looked after children have been separated from at least one of their birth siblings in each year since the publication of The Promise in 2020."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29639

Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on implementing the recommendations in the Hearings for Children: Hearings System Working Group's Redesign Report."

Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024

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