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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Christine Grahame

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At a glance Christine Grahame was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Votes cast2,587

Attendance89%

Voted For1,473

Voted Against1,074

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Christine Grahame did not vote in 247.

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

The most recent divisions Christine Grahame voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.

24 Mar 2026	Railways Bill - UK Legislation	For
24 Mar 2026	Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill	For
24 Mar 2026	Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill	For
24 Mar 2026	Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill	For
19 Mar 2026	Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill	For
19 Mar 2026	Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6)	Against
18 Mar 2026	Approval of SSI	For
18 Mar 2026	Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill	For
17 Mar 2026	Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill	For
17 Mar 2026	Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill	For
17 Mar 2026	Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill	For
11 Mar 2026	Business Programme	For
11 Mar 2026	Business Programme	For
5 Mar 2026	Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill	For
4 Mar 2026	Approval of SSI	For

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Questions3,532 tabled

Christine Grahame has tabled 3,532 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding whether any of the support … 16 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding whether any of the support announced in response to the increased cost of heating oil will help the agriculture sector and other rural industries in Scotland that are dependent on that fuel.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can take, in discussion with the UK Government, to assi… 9 Mar 2026 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can take, in discussion with the UK Government, to assist households in very rural areas that are wholly dependent on oil or liquefied natural gas for heating, and are not connected to the gas mains, to assist with increased costs.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on social impact activity connected to Scotland hostin… 25 Feb 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on social impact activity connected to Scotland hosting the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ.

Answer · Richard Lochhead · 26 Feb 2026

Bringing the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ to Edinburgh is a once in a generation opportunity. We are delighted that Scotland is co-hosting the biggest free spectator event in the world alongside our partners in England and Wales. We have the honour of hosting the opening stage, which will start in Edinburgh on Friday 2 July 2027, before heading south through Midlothian, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, finishing in Carlisle.At the heart of the 2027 Grand Départ is Joy, a social impact programme that aims to tackle inactivity and improve mental wellbeing, support communities to thrive, and to make us more productive and prosperous.With that long-term impact in mind, the Scottish Government has chosen to allocate £1 million of its overall £9.25 million of investment in the event to boost the social impact programme in Scotland. Scottish Cycling, Scotland’s national governing body for the sport of cycling, has been appointed to lead the delivery of the social impact programme in Scotland. Scottish Cycling will work closely with the Scottish Government, local authorities, national agencies, community-based organisations and national cycling partners to co-design and deliver activity that delivers lasting change across Scotland.

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that a large number of applications have been rejected in the Futur… 24 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that a large number of applications have been rejected in the Future Farming Investment Scheme, what analysis and guidance it has issued explaining the grounds for rejection. 

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government how many urgent child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) referrals have been r… 19 Feb 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many urgent child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) referrals have been rejected in each of the last three years, broken down by local authority.

Answer · Tom Arthur · 2 Mar 2026

The Scottish Government does not hold this data.CAMHS data is published quarterly. This data is based on NHS Health Board returns and is not aggregated on severity. This data can be found on the Public Health Scotland website.The national Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Specification outlines the expectations of boards to ensure that children and young people receive timely support that is appropriate to their needs. Decisions on urgent referrals must follow clinical judgement.

To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government is taking to standardise the criteria for urgent referr… 16 Feb 2026 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government is taking to standardise the criteria for urgent referrals to child and adolescent mental health services for an assessment, in light of reports that it is currently a postcode lottery.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43568 by Jim Fairlie on 10 February 2026, in… 12 Feb 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43568 by Jim Fairlie on 10 February 2026, in each year since 1 February 2022 to date, how many (a) monitoring visits have been undertaken by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, broken down by (i) scheduled and (ii) unscheduled visits, and (b) investigations have been carried out into reported incidents of unacceptable slaughter methods.

Answer · Jim Fairlie · 19 Feb 2026

Animal and Plant Health Agency undertake either scheduled inspections of salmon slaughter facilities, or when a complaint of a potential welfare issue has been made.A breakdown of scheduled inspections over the period is as follows:2022:5 inspections2023:0 inspections2024:0 inspections2025:2 inspectionsThere were no reported incidents requiring investigation and no unscheduled visits were undertaken.

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the guidance issued in 2025 under section 38 of the Animal Health and Welfar… 4 Feb 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the guidance issued in 2025 under section 38 of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, how it is monitoring any killing of farmed fish.

Answer · Jim Fairlie · 10 Feb 2026

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have been required by the Scottish Government to carry out visits to monitor fish welfare at the time of slaughter since 1 February 2022 and investigate any reported incidence of unacceptable methods being used.APHA continues to inspect sites ensuring conformity with the guidance.

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Motions lodged887 lodged

10 Mar 2026	Congratulating Penicuik Centenarian Ruth Powell Wilson	18 sig.
10 Mar 2026	Concerns Regarding Use of Illegal E-bikes and Uninsured Driving	19 sig.
3 Mar 2026	Responsible Dog Ownership Course Pilot	22 sig.
3 Mar 2026	Midlothian Library Service Shortlisted for Library of the Year	14 sig.
24 Feb 2026	Enhancing GP Access for Borders Residents	11 sig.
4 Feb 2026	South of Scotland Business Survey	1 sig.

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Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things Christine Grahame has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)

I hope that the UK Government responds positively. It needs to be reminded of how important our farming community is in providing high-quality food and drink for domestic consumption and for export. Food and drink is Scotland’s top interna…

25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time

25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding whether any of the support announced in response to the increased cost of heating oil will help the agriculture sector and other rural …

25 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time

24 Mar 2026 Bank of Scotland Branch Closures (draft)

I have been banging on about credit unions in here for years, and I am pleased to hear that the member managed to get one on his main street. I have only another day to go, but I ask that he emails me about that, because it is something th…

24 Mar 2026 Bank of Scotland Branch Closures (draft)

I, too, congratulate my colleague Clare Haughey on securing the motion for debate in the chamber. I said earlier during the debate on animal welfare that that was my last speech—well, that was a wee porky. This really is my last speech and…

24 Mar 2026 Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Public Protection) (draft)

Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer.Well, breaking news: Christine Grahame is at last retiring—some might say not before time—and I am proud that my last debate is on animal welfare. As a lass of 10, I made a phone call to the Scottish Soc…

19 Mar 2026 Standing Order Rule Changes (Elected Conveners) (draft)

This is a really stupid question, because I am really tired. I want to check something. Is it the case that, if we vote for the committee’s report, we will not be voting for all the elements within it, and that, at some point, the Parliame…

19 Mar 2026 Standing Order Rule Changes (Elected Conveners) (draft)

Will the member give way?

19 Mar 2026 Standing Order Rule Changes (Elected Conveners) (draft)

I have been a convener four times. I have long campaigned not only for conveners to be elected but for them to receive responsibility pay for the role. That is because a good convener makes for a good, effective committee. Conveners deserv…

19 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)

I use the A7 regularly and, like Miles Briggs, am deeply disappointed by the situation. The cabinet secretary knows, because I copied her in, that I wrote to Transport Scotland with regard to the idea of having a temporary third lane on th…

19 Mar 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time (draft)

No.

19 Mar 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time (draft)

The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 was passed without division in this Parliament 10 years ago last week. In 2021, the Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee took evidence and provided a report on the operation of the 2016 act.…

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

I begin by paying tribute to my late colleague Margo MacDonald and to Patrick Harvie, pioneers on the subject, to Liam McArthur, whose dignity has been extraordinary, and to all who have contributed so far.I am 81 and more aware of my mort…

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

17 Mar 2026 Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)

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

17 Mar 2026 Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

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

13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)

I think that Murdo Fraser should consider that, if the mental state of somebody with a terminal illness is such that they have been driven to suicidal thoughts, that will be part of the assessment of capacity that will be undertaken by two…

13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)

I reiterate what I said earlier, and what the member in charge has said. For me, it is certainly not an either/or, and I fully hope that the bill makes members in the current session of Parliament, and in the next session and any subsequen…

13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)

Will the member give way?

Seat & career6 seats held

Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2016 – 4 May 2021
Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2011 – 23 Mar 2016
South of Scotland (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 3 May 2007 – 22 Mar 2011
South of Scotland (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 1 May 2003 – 2 Apr 2007
South of Scotland (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 6 May 1999 – 31 Mar 2003