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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Andrew Baxter
Scottish Liberal Democrats MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch
At a glance Andrew Baxter is a Scottish Liberal Democrats Member of the Scottish Parliament for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Andrew Baxter did not vote in 1. 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
- Rural Affairs Committee Deputy Convener
Voting record
The most recent divisions Andrew Baxter voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Suspension of Standing Orders | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | For |
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 20 May 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Heritable property1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking2
- Until 31 May 2026, I was Chief of Staff for Angus MacDonald MP (House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA). I spent in the region of 24 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £30,001 and £35,000 per annum. (lodged 20 May 2026)
- I am a local authority Councillor for Highland Council (Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX). I spend in the region of 20-30 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and use of a laptop. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Voluntary1
- I am a non-practicing member of the Scottish Tourist Guide Association (as a qualified Green Badge Guide). (lodged 20 May 2026)
Questions
Andrew Baxter has tabled 24 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what processes the Accountant in Bankruptcy has in place to verify that insolvency pract…
To ask the Scottish Government what processes the Accountant in Bankruptcy has in place to verify that insolvency practitioners appointed as trustees in sequestrations hold a valid bond of vaution throughout the duration of their appointments.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what records the Accountant in Bankruptcy maintains regarding inspections and compliance…
To ask the Scottish Government what records the Accountant in Bankruptcy maintains regarding inspections and compliance checks carried out in respect of insolvency practitioners acting as trustees in sequestration cases.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Highland Council in the last three years regarding bull…
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Highland Council in the last three years regarding bullying in primary schools and support for pupils with additional support needs who experience this.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of the Respect for All anti-bullying fr…
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of the Respect for All anti-bullying framework in reducing bullying experienced by children with additional support needs in primary schools.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Calmac regarding the re-introduction of a non-landing t…
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Calmac regarding the re-introduction of a non-landing ticket for passengers using the Mallaig-Small Isles service, including the timescale for implementation.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has make representations to Pfizer regarding submitting a UK licensing app…
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has make representations to Pfizer regarding submitting a UK licensing application for the ACT-O-VIAL hydrocortisone system.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for autism assessments in the Highlands…
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce waiting times for autism assessments in the Highlands and Islands parliamentary region.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what additional investment it plans to introduce to reduce waiting times nationally for …
To ask the Scottish Government what additional investment it plans to introduce to reduce waiting times nationally for autism assessments.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 15 Jul 2026 | Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail and the Celebration of Gaelic Culture Across the Highlands | 1 sig. |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Protecting Coastguard Rescue Officers | 3 sig. |
| 27 May 2026 | Impact of Motability Changes in the Highlands and Islands | 12 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Andrew Baxter has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
16 Jun 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
When the call comes, coastguard rescue officers drop everything, leaving work, family and home to help to save lives. I am sure that the First Minister shares my concerns about proposals from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to remove pa…
16 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I thank the cabinet secretary for recognising the importance of our PSAs. However, every summer, pupils, parents, teachers and pupil support assistants are left wondering what their classrooms will look like after the holidays. One PSA rec…
16 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I refer to my entry in the register of interests, which shows that I am a sitting councillor on Highland Council. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how any reduction in hours or withdrawal of pupil support assis…
11 Jun 2026 Antisocial Behaviour (draft)
I direct members to my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am a serving member of Highland Council. I thank Colin Beattie for securing the debate.I realise that those members who are left in the chamber are, unlike me, unlikely …
11 Jun 2026 Public Service Reform (Staff, Service Users and Local Communities) (draft)
Too often, the SNP has confused reform with reorganisation and reorganisation with centralisation. Real reform should push power closer to communities, not further away from them. However, this afternoon’s debate has demonstrated a broad a…
11 Jun 2026 Public Service Reform (Staff, Service Users and Local Communities) (draft)
I am glad that the cabinet secretary has got on to talking about prevention, which was a central tenet of the Christie commission report. I listened to the cabinet secretary when he appeared on Radio Scotland this morning and heard him men…
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
The Highland Council’s identified roads repair backlog is £233 million, yet only £22.5 million is being allocated to capital road improvements this year. Across Skye, Lochaber and the wider Highlands, residents and businesses are experienc…
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I direct members to my entry in the register of members’ interests. I am a Highland councillor.
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I direct members to my entry in the register of members’ interests. I am a Highland councillor. To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and local authorities regarding how…
4 Jun 2026 Wealth Taxation for Public Services (draft)
I congratulate you on your election, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I congratulate all the new members in the chamber on their election.Looking at the polling pre-election, some members must have been fairly certain that they would sit here…
3 Jun 2026 National Health Service (draft)
The cabinet secretary has spoken about working collaboratively and moving care closer to home. How does she intend to implement the recommendations of the Ritchie report and reintroduce 24/7 urgent care at Portree hospital? Will she meet m…
14 May 2026 Oaths and Affirmations (draft)
I, Andrew Phillip Baxter, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Seat & career
- Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch Constituency MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.