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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Alan Brown
Scottish National Party MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley
At a glance Alan Brown is a Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out. At Holyrood an abstention is a deliberate recorded vote, distinct from not voting at all.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Committees
- Finance and Public Administration Committee Deputy Convener
- Public Audit Committee Member
Voting record
The most recent divisions Alan Brown voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | Against |
Register of interests
From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.
Controlled transactions1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 8 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 8 Jun 2026)
Heritable property1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 8 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 8 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 8 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
- Until 12 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Senior Design Manager for Jacobs UK LTD (engineering consultants; of 95 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 7HX). I spent in the region of 40 hours per week on this role prior to my election. Following my election, I was not physically working 40 hours per week due to annual leave. I received remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum. I received my final payment of £2,001.80 on 28 May 2026. (lodged 8 Jun 2026)
Voluntary1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 8 Jun 2026)
Questions
Alan Brown has tabled 8 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of domestic properties in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley have access to fi…
To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of domestic properties in Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley have access to fibre broadband, how many properties have still to be provided with access to fibre broadband, and what the timescales are for completion of the rollout of fibre broadband in the constituency.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any assessment it has made …
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding any assessment it has made of any implications of the UK–US trade deal for the pricing of new medicines in Scotland, including the potential impact on NHS Scotland's budget.
Answer · Angela Constance · 10 Jul 2026
Whilst the UK Government is yet to share any detailed impact assessment with Scottish Ministers, we are continuing to work closely with the UK Government to assess the costs and benefits of the deal, including the implications of recently announced implementation measures and pilot programmes.When the impact assessments are made available, we will consider the implications the price changes for medicines will have on the NHS in Scotland.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to carry out a cumulative impact assessment of the number of planning a…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to carry out a cumulative impact assessment of the number of planning applications proposed for AI data centres, including the power and water resources required and the impact on climate emissions.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government how the CashBack for Communities programme is supporting projects and young people in th…
To ask the Scottish Government how the CashBack for Communities programme is supporting projects and young people in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency during its phase 7.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of future journey times on cross-border services betw…
To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of future journey times on cross-border services between Scotland and London once HS2 is operational, including how passenger service and demand will be affected.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what the impact might be (a) on its climate emission targets and (b) job creation i…
To ask the Scottish Government what the impact might be (a) on its climate emission targets and (b) job creation in North East Scotland of the funding allocated by the UK Government to the East Coast Cluster and HyNet carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) clusters compared with the Acorn cluster, and what assessment it has made of this funding.
Answer · Stephen Gethins · 28 May 2026
The Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan makes clear that the Acorn Project is essential to meeting Scotland’s emissions targets, while our Green Industrial Strategy highlights the significant economic benefits CCUS can deliver for Scotland, particularly in the North East.The UK Government pledged close to £22 billion for the HyNet and East Coast Cluster projects in 2024, last month the East Coast Cluster confirmed it has already awarded £1.5 billion to UK supply chain firms. This is the type of economic boost that Scotland should be experiencing, but the UK Government has yet to provide a timeline for the £200 million development support for the Acorn Project that was announced last year.The failure by successive UK Governments to provide a full funding package for the Acorn project is risking emissions reductions and denying the North East the job creation and economic benefits that would be realised if Acorn were funded comparatively with the East Coast Cluster and HyNet Cluster projects.
To ask the Scottish Government what Barnett consequential funding is expected to arise from the support granted to the …
To ask the Scottish Government what Barnett consequential funding is expected to arise from the support granted to the British Steel plant, Scunthorpe steelworks.
Answer · Hannah Mary Goodlad · 1 Jun 2026
Barnett consequentials are not expected to arise from the support provided to the British Steel plant at Scunthorpe. HM Treasury has confirmed that the Department for Business and Trade’s intervention is classified as a UK-wide measure; as such, it does not generate additional funding for the Scottish Government.
To ask the Scottish Government what the timescale is for announcing the (a) location and (b) opening date of the propos…
To ask the Scottish Government what the timescale is for announcing the (a) location and (b) opening date of the proposed walk-in GP clinic for East Ayrshire.
Answer · Angela Constance · 28 May 2026
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are part of phase two of the GP walk-in services pilot and are leading the design and implementation of the East Ayrshire service. Phase two sites will be based in high street or former retail premises, similar to some vaccination clinics. These locations require longer lead times, as converting retail spaces into clinically compliant facilities must meet strict safety standards, particularly for vulnerable patients. Further details on the pilot site will be shared once commercial and clinical agreements are finalised.
Motions lodged
| 25 Jun 2026 | Celebrating Scott Montgomery and The Killie Community | 4 sig. |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Paying Tribute to Ian Higgins and His Legacy at Bonnyton Thistle FC | 3 sig. |
| 24 May 2026 | Park School First Place Finish in the 2026 Big Walk and Wheel Challenge | 3 sig. |
| 21 May 2026 | Celebrating Shortlees Amateurs’ Scottish Amateur Cup Triumph | 3 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Alan Brown has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
I will go back to the point about the reliability of nuclear power. Aside from the stat that I gave earlier—that nuclear is operational only 78 per cent of the time, on average over the long term—is it not a problem that, given that nuclea…
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
I will go back to the point about the reliability of nuclear power. Aside from the stat that I gave earlier—that nuclear is operational only 78 per cent of the time, on average over the long term—is it not a problem that, given that nuclea…
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
Okay—thank you, Presiding Officer.Of course, it is undeniable that new nuclear will create jobs. Give me £400 billion and I could create jobs in marine energy, supply chain development, manufacturing, greater energy efficiency installation…
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
Okay—thank you, Presiding Officer.Of course, it is undeniable that new nuclear will create jobs. Give me £400 billion and I could create jobs in marine energy, supply chain development, manufacturing, greater energy efficiency installation…
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
I thought that the member would return to the South Korea example. Clearly, it had lower labour costs, material costs and so on, and a different regime. However, if the plants are so good in South Korea, I would like an explanation of why …
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
I thought that the member would return to the South Korea example. Clearly, it had lower labour costs, material costs and so on, and a different regime. However, if the plants are so good in South Korea, I would like an explanation of why …
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
The member is not listening to me. Okay—I said that the strike price was £130 for Hinkley Point C, and it is £131, so I stand corrected there.The strike price for floating offshore wind is listed at £216 per megawatt hour, but that is for …
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
The member is not listening to me. Okay—I said that the strike price was £130 for Hinkley Point C, and it is £131, so I stand corrected there.The strike price for floating offshore wind is listed at £216 per megawatt hour, but that is for …
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
I congratulate the member for securing the debate, which seems, in effect, to be on behalf of the trade body the Nuclear Industry Association. It will come as no surprise to the member that I disagree with a lot of what he said, but I also…
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
I congratulate the member for securing the debate, which seems, in effect, to be on behalf of the trade body the Nuclear Industry Association. It will come as no surprise to the member that I disagree with a lot of what he said, but I also…
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
The member keeps talking about baseload. Does he realise that, as long ago as 2015, the then chief executive of National Grid said that baseload was an “outdated” concept? Further, does he acknowledge that, on average over the long term, n…
24 Jun 2026 Nuclear Power in Scotland (draft)
The member keeps talking about baseload. Does he realise that, as long ago as 2015, the then chief executive of National Grid said that baseload was an “outdated” concept? Further, does he acknowledge that, on average over the long term, n…
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Rufus AI data centre, which was proposed at Hurlford in my constituency, will use the equivalent power output of the United Kingdom’s largest wind farm, Whitelee. Twenty-four data centres are proposed across Scotland, which is why there is…
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to carry out a cumulative impact assessment of the number of planning applications proposed for artificial intelligence data centres, including the power and water resources required and the …
23 Jun 2026 Climate Change (draft)
In relation to nuclear energy, can Angela Ross explain the current costs of Hinkley Point C and the projected costs of Sizewell C? Will she tell us how not spending that amount of money is somehow ruining our economy?
23 Jun 2026 Climate Change (draft)
Will Duncan Massey take an intervention?
17 Jun 2026 Bus Fares (draft)
I congratulate the cabinet secretary, who seems to have brought forward proposals in the motion that have united the entire Parliament—except for Craig Hoy, who I can see does not want to hear what I have to say, either. He obviously does …
17 Jun 2026 Bus Fares (draft)
I congratulate the cabinet secretary, who seems to have brought forward proposals in the motion that have united the entire Parliament—except for Craig Hoy, who I can see does not want to hear what I have to say, either. He obviously does …
17 Jun 2026 Bus Fares (draft)
The member has expressed his concern about the loss of some services, particularly in rural areas. I think that most members would agree with that point. However, I note that he is changing his wording slightly. His amendment says that the…
17 Jun 2026 Bus Fares (draft)
The member has expressed his concern about the loss of some services, particularly in rural areas. I think that most members would agree with that point. However, I note that he is changing his wording slightly. His amendment says that the…
Seat & career
- Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley Constituency MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.