Former Member of Parliament
Dr Philippa Whitford
Scottish National Party MP for Central Ayrshire
At a glanceDr Philippa Whitford was a Scottish National Party MP for Central Ayrshire.
Early day motions
| 22 May 2024 | 250th anniversary of Irvine Old Parish Church | 8 sig. |
| 22 May 2024 | Marr College success at Scottish Power's Schools Warrior Rugby Championship | 9 sig. |
| 22 Mar 2024 | Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund and Nestlé | 14 sig. |
| 21 Feb 2024 | 75th anniversary of Troon Art Club | 15 sig. |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024 | 37 sig. |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders | 51 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Scotland) · Opposition Department 12 Dec 2022 – 4 Sep 2023
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Europe) · Opposition Department 1 Feb 2020 – 12 Dec 2022
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Health and Social Care) · Opposition Department 20 Jun 2017 – 14 Dec 2021
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Exiting the European Union) · Opposition Department 7 Jan 2020 – 31 Jan 2020
- Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Health) · Opposition Department 20 May 2015 – 20 Jun 2017
Committee memberships
- Scottish Affairs Committee 9 Jan 2023 – 18 Sep 2023
- Health and Care Bill 7 Sep 2021 – 2 Nov 2021
- Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union 2 Mar 2020 – 16 Jan 2021
- European Scrutiny Committee 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Health and Social Care Committee 14 Jan 2019 – 13 May 2019
- Draft Domestic Abuse Bill (Joint Committee) 27 Feb 2019 – 6 Mar 2019
- Draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill (Joint Committee) 17 Apr 2018 – 27 Jul 2018
- Health and Social Care Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
Previous seats
- Central Ayrshire · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Party affiliation
- Scottish National Party 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Philippa Whitford, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dr Philippa Whitford?
Dr Philippa Whitford was a Member of Parliament who represented Central Ayrshire in the House of Commons. See Dr Philippa Whitford's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dr Philippa Whitford represent?
Dr Philippa Whitford sat as Scottish National Party. See Dr Philippa Whitford's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dr Philippa Whitford represent?
Dr Philippa Whitford was the Member of Parliament for Central Ayrshire. See Dr Philippa Whitford's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dr Philippa Whitford?
Dr Philippa Whitford has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Philippa Whitford's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.