Portrait of Evelyn Tweed

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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Evelyn Tweed

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At a glance Evelyn Tweed was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Votes cast1,142
Attendance39%
Voted For659
Voted Against477

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Evelyn Tweed did not vote in 55.

Voting recordlatest 15 shown
Questions114 tabled

Evelyn Tweed has tabled 114 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will invest in frontline justice public services. 3 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget 2026-27 will invest in frontline justice public services.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with SEPA and Scottish Water regarding the serious diesel pol… 22 Feb 2026 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with SEPA and Scottish Water regarding the serious diesel pollution incident that has taken place in the River Dochart and the environmental risk to the wider River Tay system following reports that diesel spread to Loch Tay over the weekend.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the delivery of small and medium-sized cultural ev… 10 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the delivery of small and medium-sized cultural events.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact on NHS Scotland of complications arising from … 2 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact on NHS Scotland of complications arising from surgeries carried out abroad by patients upon their return to Scotland.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the prevention of gender-based violence. 20 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft Budget 2026-27 supports the prevention of gender-based violence.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on Scotland's economy,… 18 Jan 2026 · Topical Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on Scotland's economy, in light of the announcement this weekend of President Trump's decision to impose new tariffs on the UK.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards implementing the concluding observations of the sevent… 16 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made towards implementing the concluding observations of the seventh state party periodic review of the UK by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, where they relate to the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, which were mentioned specifically in the concluding observations for the first time.

Answer · Kaukab Stewart · 30 Jan 2026

The High Level Action Plan outlines how we are implementing these recommendations. The Scottish Government’s 2026-27 budget reinforces our mission to eradicate poverty and tackle inequality, with £72m invested in equality, inclusion and human rights. We are working with organisations to promote LGBTQI+ equality in Scotland, providing funding that strengthens outcomes for LGBTQI+ people in areas such as, health, education, tackling housing inequality and capturing lived experience through research. Additionally, we are delivering our Non-Binary Equality Action Plan and progressing our commitment to ending conversion practices in Scotland.

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential benefits of walk-in GP clinics compared wit… 14 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential benefits of walk-in GP clinics compared with other potential service delivery models. 

Awaiting an answer.

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Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things Evelyn Tweed has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

24 Mar 2026   Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (draft)

This will be my last speech in Parliament, Deputy Presiding Officer, so I hope that you will indulge me with an extra few words today.Tourism is a key industry across Scotland. It is amazing to be able to welcome visitors and share our cou…

17 Mar 2026   Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill (draft)

I start my speech with the words of Kate Buchanan, who was a constituent of mine. Kate said:“I don’t want to die, but I am going to … I want to be just like the rest of you—not thinking of dying all the time. But I can’t, it consumes me, i…

17 Mar 2026   Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

I start my speech with the words of Kate Buchanan, who was a constituent of mine. Kate said:“I don’t want to die, but I am going to … I want to be just like the rest of you—not thinking of dying all the time. But I can’t, it consumes me, i…

11 Mar 2026   Portfolio Question Time

Charities play an important role in supporting people who engage in the justice system. How will the 2026-27 budget support their work?

11 Mar 2026   Portfolio Question Time (draft)

Charities play an important role in supporting people who engage in the justice system. How will the 2026-27 budget support their work?

11 Mar 2026   Portfolio Question Time

To ask the Scottish Government how its budget 2026-27 will invest in front-line justice public services. (S6O-05621)

11 Mar 2026   Portfolio Question Time (draft)

To ask the Scottish Government how its budget 2026-27 will invest in front-line justice public services. (S6O-05621)

24 Feb 2026   Topical Question Time

The local community has expressed its gratitude for Scottish Water’s swift response, and I put on record my thanks to Scottish Water. The incident has had a huge impact on the local community, including on the operation of care homes, dent…

24 Feb 2026   Topical Question Time

The diesel spill from the Certas fuel station at Lix Toll has led to a complex multi-agency response. How will the Scottish Government support the agencies to assess and mitigate any on-going impacts of the incident on wildlife and public …

24 Feb 2026   Topical Question Time

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Scottish Water regarding the serious diesel pollution incident that has taken place in the River Dochart and the environmental ri…

19 Feb 2026   Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 (draft)

I thank the member for the intervention, but I think that I have already covered that point. Interruption. Yes, I have. It is up to individual local authorities to make their own decisions, including when it comes to infrastructure issues …

19 Feb 2026   Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 (draft)

I am glad to speak in the debate and share some of what the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee heard during its stage 1 considerations.Tourism is important to Scotland, but it is undeniable that the added footfall brings stra…

18 Feb 2026   Portfolio Question Time

People involved in smaller events in my constituency have raised concerns about lengthy and complicated processes for accessing funding from organisations such as EventScotland. How does the Government engage with organisations that admini…

18 Feb 2026   Portfolio Question Time

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft budget 2026-27 supports the delivery of small and medium-sized cultural events. (S6O-05520)

11 Feb 2026   Portfolio Question Time

Further to that, has there been any engagement with United Kingdom counterparts regarding improving public awareness of the risks of travelling abroad for surgery?

11 Feb 2026   Portfolio Question Time

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact on NHS Scotland of complications arising from surgeries carried out abroad by patients upon their return to Scotland. (S6O-05498)

11 Feb 2026   Portfolio Question Time

Will the minister remind the Parliament of the vital importance of stringent biosecurity measures when it comes to protecting poultry flocks from avian influenza?

28 Jan 2026   Portfolio Question Time

Rural gender-based violence services face different challenges. How does the draft budget support services that work in rural areas?

28 Jan 2026   Portfolio Question Time

To ask the Scottish Government how its draft budget 2026-27 supports the prevention of gender-based violence. (S6O-05434)

21 Jan 2026   Portfolio Question Time

How have locations for the first walk-in clinics been chosen? Can the cabinet secretary provide more detail on how the clinics might operate?

Seat & career1 seat held
  • Stirling Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026

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Allowances£14,546 · 2025

2025 (latest published)

Hotel£4,753
Rent£4,424
Advertising£3,590
Utilities£471
Computer Software£435
Members Rail£361
Office Phone and Broadband Costs£217
Evening Meal£111
Staff Mileage£56
Hall Hire£49
Telephone Services Costs£42
Refreshment£37

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