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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Kaukab Stewart

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At a glance Kaukab Stewart was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Votes cast1,154
Attendance40%
Voted For665
Voted Against483

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Kaukab Stewart did not vote in 43.

Voting recordlatest 15 shown
Questions65 tabled

Kaukab Stewart has tabled 65 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the funding that it has mad… 23 Jan 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the funding that it has made available for humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Gaza.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support the roll-out of electric buses across the Glasgow City Regi… 18 Dec 2023 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support the roll-out of electric buses across the Glasgow City Region.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to addressing potentially dangerous wooden cladding on r… 14 Dec 2023 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to addressing potentially dangerous wooden cladding on residential buildings, including balcony structures that use wooden materials.

Answer · Paul McLennan · 17 Jan 2024

The Scottish Government is committed to remediating cladding that poses a fire risk in buildings across Scotland. The Cladding Remediation Programme considers that wooden cladding, including on balcony structures, will be within scope and included as part of the building assessment process. Consideration to wooden balconies is referred to in the Scottish Advice Note (version 2.0), which advises the following: Balconies
The design and construction of balconies should not facilitate fire spread over the external wall to an extent that would pose a risk to life. There are indications that fires on balconies are becoming more common (see following link). The most common causes of such fires are deliberate ignition, careless disposal of smoking material and misuse of barbeques. The severity of a balcony fire can be increased by combustible materials, such as furnishings or discarded materials stored, or used, on the balcony.
Further information can be found in Annex 1 in the following guidance External wall systems in existing multi-storey residential buildings - fire risk: advice note - version 2 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with local authorities regarding promoting the use of public… 5 Dec 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with local authorities regarding promoting the use of public transport services throughout the festive season.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any plans it has to provide financial support for h… 15 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any plans it has to provide financial support for high street rejuvenation.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in its Programme for Government 2021-22, whether it will prov… 8 Nov 2023 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in its Programme for Government 2021-22, whether it will provide an update on its work to take a feminist approach to foreign policy.

Answer · Christina McKelvie · 9 Nov 2023

Today, the Scottish Government has published a position paper, "Taking a Feminist Approach to International Relations”. To date, the Scottish Government has been engaged in a period of evidence gathering, listening and learning from others. This has included the publication of an independent evidence report in June 2023 and today’s publication forms the first part of an ongoing response.
This position paper commits us to a set of principles which will help us guide our work and identify the focus and parameters of the policy, with an initial focus on the four priority areas of international development, trade, climate justice and peace and security. We recognise the development of Scotland’s feminist approach as an ongoing process. In line with our commitment to international knowledge exchange and policy partnerships, we are committed to continuous dialogue with stakeholders. We are clear that our work must be evidence-based and that a ‘one size fits all’ approach will fail to deliver for us all. The Scottish Government is determined to be a good global citizen and a feminist approach will support us to make a constructive contribution to addressing global challenges and achieving fairer outcomes.
The report will be available at: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781835215982

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to increase funding for the arts and… 7 Nov 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to increase funding for the arts and culture sector.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to support community gardens. 30 Oct 2023 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to support community gardens.

Awaiting an answer.

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Motions lodged137 lodged
Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things Kaukab Stewart has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

25 Mar 2026   General Question Time

I absolutely accept that violence against women and girls—the majority of which is committed by men—is absolutely abhorrent and must be stopped, but I reject some of the characterisations that were made in that question. We are working ext…

25 Mar 2026   General Question Time (draft)

I absolutely accept that violence against women and girls—the majority of which is committed by men—is absolutely abhorrent and must be stopped, but I reject some of the characterisations that were made in that question. We are working ext…

25 Mar 2026   General Question Time

All forms of violence against women are abhorrent, and those who perpetrate violence and abuse—the majority of whom are men—must change their actions and behaviours.Although we recognise that some of that increase might be due to the actio…

25 Mar 2026   General Question Time (draft)

All forms of violence against women are abhorrent, and those who perpetrate violence and abuse—the majority of whom are men—must change their actions and behaviours.Although we recognise that some of that increase might be due to the actio…

12 Mar 2026   General Question Time (draft)

I agree. Scotland faces an on-going cost of living crisis, with global events likely to exacerbate already stretched household budgets. We have consistently called on the UK Government to do more. The Cabinet Secretary for Housing has pres…

12 Mar 2026   General Question Time

I agree. Scotland faces an on-going cost of living crisis, with global events likely to exacerbate already stretched household budgets. We have consistently called on the UK Government to do more. The Cabinet Secretary for Housing has pres…

12 Mar 2026   General Question Time (draft)

We recognise the pressure on household budgets, which is why we are working with key partners, including Glasgow City Council, to tackle child poverty through transforming the way in which public services are delivered. Our benefit take-up…

12 Mar 2026   General Question Time

We recognise the pressure on household budgets, which is why we are working with key partners, including Glasgow City Council, to tackle child poverty through transforming the way in which public services are delivered. Our benefit take-up…

5 Mar 2026   Portfolio Question Time (draft)

As I have already said, I cannot comment on live applications.

5 Mar 2026   Portfolio Question Time (draft)

Regarding the specific proposal that the member raises, I am unable to comment on live applications.In June last year, I met the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy to discuss areas of her portfolio where different groups experience …

5 Mar 2026   Disabled People’s Representation in Scottish Democracy (draft)

I give my sincere thanks to all the members who have contributed so thoughtfully to today’s debate. I also thank Jeremy Balfour for bringing the motion to the Parliament.The strength of feeling across the Parliament shows just how deeply w…

4 Mar 2026   Banking Charges for Charities and Not-for-profit Organisations

I thank all members who have contributed to this afternoon’s debate, especially Jackie Dunbar, who very passionately articulated the essence of her motion.Access to banking and financial services is fundamental to a strong, resilient econo…

24 Feb 2026   Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: Stage 3

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect either. I would have voted no.

8 Jan 2026   General Question Time

Our equally safe delivery plan contains a range of actions to build a robust and joined-up approach to the prevention of violence against women and girls across all education settings in Scotland. The report covers a wide range of issues, …

8 Jan 2026   General Question Time

The Centre for Social Justice’s lost boys campaign and report highlight the multifaceted and complex societal issues that are facing young men and boys. Although the evidence base that is used in the report predominantly relies on data sou…

18 Dec 2025   Correction

  Kaukab Stewart has identified an error in her contribution and provided the following correction.   At col 33, para 5, line 1— Original text— I condemn any behaviour that raises tensions and creates division in our societies—there…

18 Dec 2025   Portfolio Question Time

I made clear in my original answer the work that we are doing through the equally safe delivery plan. I have already explained, so I do not need to repeat, the methods by which we are making sure that women can exit prostitution and that w…

18 Dec 2025   Portfolio Question Time

The Scottish ministers regularly discuss the progress that is being made on the actions that are detailed in the equally safe delivery plan, which include work to deliver Scotland’s strategic approach to challenging men’s demand for prosti…

18 Dec 2025   Portfolio Question Time

I, too, listened to the interview, and I think that that question is a total mischaracterisation of what the cabinet secretary said.

18 Dec 2025   Portfolio Question Time

I condemn any behaviour that raises tensions and creates division in our societies—there is no place at all for that. It is perfectly possible to have the right to free speech, but we need to be mindful that there is clear hate crime legis…

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

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

Allowances£23,642 · 2025

2025 (latest published)

Printing and/or Photocopying£6,211
Rent£6,120
Hotel£3,903
Advertising£3,740
Utilities£1,606
Office/Window Cleaning£433
Computer Software£392
Mailing Costs£335
Hall Hire£168
Staff Rail£141
Staff Training and Conference Fees£90
Living Wage Accreditation£83
Stationery£78
Staff Car Parking£64
Running Costs£62
Data Protection£52
Staff Mileage£39
Equipment£35
Computer Equipment£32
Newspaper Subscriptions£31
Evening Meal£17
Cleaning/Hygiene Products£5
Key Cutting£4

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